370. But more correctly: The fact that I
use the word “hand” and all the other words in my sentence without a second
thought, indeed that I should stand before the abyss if I wanted so much as to
try doubting their meanings – shews that absence of doubt belongs to the
language-game, that the question “How do I know…” drags out of the language
game, or else does away with it.
so – ‘how do I know?’ – is not relevant –
this language-game – that Wittgenstein
imagines –
is not one that exists in actuality –
yes – at times we use words – without a
second thought –
but it doesn’t follow from this –
that their meaning is without question
and what is Wittgenstein to say of language
users who question any claim to knowledge?
he can only say they are not playing his game –
but that’s ok –
for this game of his –
will not be anything anyone who actually
uses language –
will recognize
