Conceptual object

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1 Conceptual object
- 1.1 Ontology
- 1.2 Use
2 See Also
3 References
4 External links

[edit] Conceptual object

A conceptual object is an entity that has an abstract nature. Physical things or concrete objects are disjoint from conceptual objects. However a conceptual object may be implemented as an action or methodology. It relates to and generally exists within a conceptual framework [1]. For example the concept of an Actant is a conceptual object that has a role within the conceptual framework of Intentional Social Action [2]. This conceptual object could be implemented as consumer having consumption as a way of viewing the world and acting in it. Many conceptual schemes can be built from conceptual objects, for example Ingarden's "schematic formation". An example of the use of a conceptual object can be found in Ingardens "Concretization" of the aesthetic object. Another example of the use of a conceptual object is the construction of the Natural numbers using the Empty set.

[edit] Ontology

A more formal definition is to be found within the domain of Ontology. For example in Ingarden’s ontology there is a category of 'intentional objects’ [3], which are created by acts of consciousness. Other possible ontology’s that relate concepts and objects can be found in the works of Frege or Wright.

[edit] Use

In relation to the implementation of a conceptual object as a work of art see Conceptual art
In relation to the implementation of a conceptual object as an action see Social actions
In relation to the implementation of a conceptual object as a number see Set-theoretic definition of natural numbers

[edit] See Also

[edit] References

[1] Penrose, Roger(1989):"The Emperor's New Mind: Concerning Computers, Minds and the Laws of Physics": Oxford: OUP.
[2] Bagozzi, Richard P "On the Concept of Intentional Social Action in Consumer Behavior" Journal of Consumer Research: University of Chicago Press: 27 (2000)
[3] Roman Ingarden: Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy