The Roots of Reference

Exploring the relationship between sensory perception and scientific theory, this work delves into naturalized epistemology, focusing on how we reference both concrete and abstract objects. The first part discusses psychological assumptions about perception and learning, while the second part examines the intricacies of language's role in reification. The final section presents a conjectural overview of reification's evolution in individuals and societies, particularly regarding abstract concepts like properties and numbers, highlighting the complex interplay between truth and fallacy in knowledge formation.