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October 27, 2008

the limits of language

The philosopher is driven by a passionate desire to understand the limits of language, and, when he tries to satisfy this desire, the first thing that inevitably happens is that his mind is filled with images which, though they are delusive, have a primitive naturalness which he must experience. Then, and only then, can he go on to achieve the understanding that he seeks.


David Pears - Wittgenstein

Posted by amin at October 27, 2008 12:20 PM