Function essentialism about artifacts
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DOI: 10.1007/s11098-020-01594-w
Abstract: Much recent discussion has focused on the nature of artifacts, particularly on whether artifacts have essences. While the general consensus is that artifacts are at least intention-dependent, an equally common view is function essentialism about… read more here.
Keywords: essentialism artifacts; essentialism; function essentialism;