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Philosophy's linguistic turn: Was it a mistake? | Hilary Lawson, Michael Potter, John Searle
Philosophy For Our Times
Exploring the Linguistic Turn in Philosophy
The chapter delves into the impact of the linguistic turn in philosophy, examining the shift towards analyzing how language is used as opposed to what things fundamentally are. It discusses the debates between idealists and realists on the correlation between thought, language, and reality, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging the gap between language and thought for meaningful discourse. The chapter also reflects on notable philosophers like Wittgenstein and Grice, who contributed to enhancing human communication through language analysis during this period.
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