The same piece of furniture is called a desk when you sit at it and write a term paper but it's called a table when you sit at it to eat. This phenomenon best fits the ontology of ___________.

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Social constructionists would argue that the labels we give to objects are not inherent in the objects themselves, but are socially constructed and dependent on context and use. Therefore, the same object can be labeled differently depending on the social context and purpose.

The Same Piece of Furniture Is Called a Desk When