531. But now isn’t it correct to describe
my present state as follows: I know
what this colour is called in English? And if that is correct, why then should
I not describe my state with the corresponding words “I know etc.”?
‘I
know’ –
adds nothing to the assertion
it might give the impression that you have
an authority –
above and beyond authorship –
but that is just pretence
and logically irrelevant
the fact is you are just another language
user –
you are the author of your statements –
of your usage –
that’s it
© greg t. charlton. 2010.