cognitivism

noun — 3 senses

cognitivism

noun

Etymology From cognitive + -ism.

1

Human sciences, Philosophy, Sciences The view that ethical sentences express propositions and are therefore capable of being true or false.

2

Art, Arts The view that a work of art is valuable if it contributes to knowledge.

3

Human sciences, Psychology, Sciences The view that mental function can be understood as the internal manipulation of symbols according to a set of rules.

Derived terms
noncognitivism

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