Q&A: A Definition That Uses the Concept Itself
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A Definition That Uses the Concept Itself
Question
Do definitions that use themselves have validity?
For example, “A woman is someone who defines themself as a woman” (just as an example).
Is this a meaningless statement? I’d be glad for an explanation.
Answer
It isn’t meaningless, but it lacks concrete content. What is a person supposed to understand when they say about themselves that they are a woman? That they are saying they are a woman?