Language games Flashcards
1
Q
Who created language games?
A
Ludwig Wittgenstein
2
Q
Strengths of language games?
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Shows how language can be meaningful in a non-cognitive way, with support from sociological evidence.
We have experience of misunderstanding different concepts because of different cultural/religious beliefs, acting as personal confirmation that this is right.
Wittgenstein explains his view with illustrative examples, making it easier to understand.
Aquinas talks about the important of educating children – could this be because children have to learn religious language?
3
Q
Weakness of language games?
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