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Putnam's Theory of Meaning
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According to Putnam, what is the primary determinant of the meaning of a word or sentence?
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The context in which it is used
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Putnam argues that the meaning of a word or sentence is determined by the context in which it is used, rather than by the speaker's intention, the definition of the word or sentence, or the mental representation of the word or sentence.