Philosophers have explored the nature of reality, and how it relates to concepts. The way we organize our experiences is through conceptual frameworks. This includes all systems which provide sensory data. It is a view of the way people and cultures perceive each situation. Conceptual systems can be used to evaluate, analyze, and draw conclusions from sensory data. Because each person experiences them differently, these conceptual systems can be considered relative. This creates a second subject, which Davidson refers to as conceptual relativism (Hossein Kani, 2022). The idea of conceptual relativism means that there are incomparable concepts systems. It means that different conceptual frameworks can’t be combined to cover the same subject. Reality is made up of real elements that are experienced at a specific location or scene. This relies heavily upon sensory input which can be affected by conceptual systems.
One could argue that reality can be compared to concepts systems from Davidson’s writings. This comment suggests that the reality that is perceived as real is dependent upon how conceptual frameworks are created by people who perceive that situation. Although Davidson is against the concept of conceptual systems, he recognizes the importance of the perceptions made by the senses in determining the reality that people in a particular environment perceive (Davidson 1973). His view is that there are two types of conceptual schemes: ones that relate the scheme to reality (e.g., the cosmos, nature) and those which relate to experience, such sensory cues. This argument is based on the fact that concepts schemes play an important role in understanding and connecting to one’s surroundings, such as phenomena and scenery, (Hossein Khani 2022). Different people may experience the same situation from different angles, so what might be considered real in one setting could not necessarily hold true in another. An experience that is enjoyable in one environment cannot be enjoyed in another.
Davidson uses language to illustrate his objection against the existence of conceptual schemes in his argument. He suggests that different languages might be distinguished if they had several conceptual frameworks. It is crucial to remember that different speakers can share similar conceptual frameworks. This means that different people’s perceptions of reality are influenced by different conceptual frameworks. Davidson, 1973. Using language as an example, we can link this to a theoretical framework that creates a picture about what our brains believe is real. Similar conceptual frameworks govern sensory experience engagement. They have similar views and understandings to those who are not speakers of a distinct language.
His explanation of the relationship between reality and conceptual plans is fascinating.