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Episode 36: Robert van Rooij discusses vagueness

Elucidations

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The Power of Vagueness in Communication

This chapter examines how vagueness in language influences understanding in communication, highlighting the historical skepticism of philosophers towards natural language imprecision. It argues that while precision is often sought, ambiguity can be beneficial and reflects the complexities of human cognition and reality.

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