The assumption that "belief" is a natural kind (i.e. fundamental feature of reality) is pernicious but nearly universal due to Christianity.
@St_Rev not a natural kind: "belief" is attributed to things ranging from state of a digital latch to attitude of a nation.
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@Meaningness@St_Rev you object to use of same word in "I believe latch has logic 1" & "Americans believe in liberty"? -
@simplic10@St_Rev As of 20 years ago, most cogsci people would say bimetallic-strip thermostats have beliefs. Dunno if still true. - 18 more replies
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