conceptionism

noun — 2 senses

conceptionism

noun

Etymology From conception + -ism. In the philosophical sense, introduced by Ruth Millikan.

1

Human sciences, Philosophy, Sciences The belief that the extension of a concept or term is determined by some aspect of the speaker's conception of its extension.

2

The belief that life begins at conception, and thus all abortion is murder.

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