Language Games evaluation Flashcards
1
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Weakness: Danger of its link to coherence theory of truth
A
Too relativistic; allowing that any claims are equally valid.
2
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Weakness: LG rejects the popular view that language can be objective and scientific
A
He implies that language can never convey truth in an absolute sense. But many would disagree with this claim.
3
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Weakness: pessimistic for philosophical debate
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Wittgenstein implies that there could be no progress in philosophical debate which are based on misunderstandings of language. This is unduly negative.
4
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Weakness: No opportunity for interfaith dialogue
A
Could cause society to become more separated
