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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The view that ethical sentences express propositions and are therefore capable of being true or false. uncountable
2. 2
   The view that a work of art is valuable if it contributes to knowledge. uncountable
3. 3
   The view that mental function can be understood as the internal manipulation of symbols according to a set of rules. uncountable

Etymology

From cognitive + -ism.

Related phrases

work of art

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