124. We might imagine a language in whose use the impression made on us
by the signs played no part.
What I call a “proposition” is a position in the game of language.
Thinking is an activity, like calculating.
‘We might imagine a language in whose use the impression made on us by
the signs played no part’?
the signs in a language – will have an affect in any use of any language
–
just what that affect is – just what that impression is – will depend on
context –
on the context of use
and even then – nothing definite can be asserted –
any impression – any affect – is open to interpretation
and it may even be the case that we can’t describe an impression –
don’t have the words for it – don’t have the language for it
or that given the context of use – the impression is just not relevant –
the question of its description – the question of the impression itself –
doesn’t come up
‘what I call a “proposition” is a position in a game of language?’
what I call a proposition is a proposal
–
yes you can – if it suits – if you have reason to – ‘position’ it –
this is neither here nor there –
what is relevant is what is proposed
‘Thinking is an activity, like calculating’?
well – ‘thinking’ – is a proposal –
and just how we describe it – is open to question –
how any proposal is described – will be a question of context – of
contingency –
there is no definite description –
any description – is uncertain –
any proposal is a logical space – for further description –
we operate – and quite effectively – in a web of uncertainty –
we make decisions – we make moves –
and whatever we say or do – is open to question –
whether we like it or not
that is the logical reality –
which is to say the human reality
© greg t. charlton. 2015.
