on certainty 283

283. For how can a child immediately doubt what it is taught? That could mean only that he was incapable of learning certain language games.

no – what it means is that the child can question –

and this ability to question – this natural ability –

has not been compromised

if by ‘learning’ Wittgenstein means – not questioning –

not doubting –

then Wittgenstein mistakes learning –

for indoctrination

 

© greg t. charlton. 2010.