75. Meaning as something that comes
before our minds when we hear a word.
“Show the children a game”.
The sentence “The Assyrians knew various games” would strike us as
curious since we couldn’t be certain that we could give an example.
meaning as something that comes before our minds?
understandable – but a lazy statement –
just what ‘comes before our minds’ amounts to – is the question –
so at the very least more is required here –
that is not to say more cannot be found – and brought to the table –
but as with any account of meaning – we are in the realm of speculation
–
if you adopt a point of view on meaning –
it looks good if you can give it a reasonably comprehensive explanation
–
however bear in mind – any ‘comprehensive explanation’ –
is just an articulation of uncertainty
‘show the children a game’? –
well just what is being asked here – is not clear
and yes – messy as this sounds – one way or another – what is being
asked for will be clarified –
and that is the best we can hope for
at some point in any definition of a word – the questioning will be
suspended –
if only to get on with it –
but logically speaking – the matter is never settled
‘The sentence “The Assyrians knew various games” would strike us as
curious since we couldn’t be certain that we could give an example.’?
exactly
© greg t. charlton. 2014.
