Are there kinds of concepts?

Authors
Medin, DL Lynch, EB Solomon, KO
Citation
Dl. Medin et al., Are there kinds of concepts?, ANN R PSYCH, 51, 2000, pp. 121-147
Citations number
205
Categorie Soggetti
Psycology,"Neurosciences & Behavoir
Journal title
ANNUAL REVIEW OF PSYCHOLOGY
ISSN journal
00664308 → ACNP
Volume
51
Year of publication
2000
Pages
121 - 147
Database
ISI
SICI code
0066-4308(2000)51:<121:ATKOC>2.0.ZU;2-V
Abstract
Past research on concepts has focused almost exclusively on noun-object con cepts. This paper discusses recent research demonstrating that useful disti nctions may be made among kinds of concepts, including both object and nono bject concepts. We discuss three types of criteria, based on structure, pro cess, and content, that may be used to distinguish among kinds of concepts. The paper then reviews a number of possible candidates for kinds based on the discussed criteria.