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18. Thought / D. Concepts / 1. Concepts / c. Concepts in psychology

[how psychologists tend to see concepts]

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Concepts are rules for combining representations [Kant, by Pinkard]
All human cognition is through concepts [Kant]
By 'concept' psychologists mean various sorts of representation or structure [Machery]
Psychologists treat concepts as long-term knowledge bodies which lead to judgements [Machery]
Concept theorists examine their knowledge, format, processes, acquisition and location [Machery]
Psychologist treat concepts as categories [Machery]