conceptionism
English
Etymology
conception + -ism. In the philosophical sense, introduced by Ruth Millikan.
Noun
conceptionism (uncountable)
- (philosophy) The belief that the extension of a concept or term is determined by some aspect of the speaker's conception of its extension.
- The belief that life begins at conception, and thus all abortion is murder.
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