Da words
what is univocal language?
one word will always have the same meaning no matter the situation
WHO MADE IT?
Ludwig Wittgenstein
What does it mean to be inside the language game?
To know and accept the rules
WHO HATE IT
DZ Phillips
what is petra's favourite animal
cats
What is equivocal language
same word has different meanings
what does he think the meaning of words are defined by
What does it mean to be outside the language game? (define and give example)
To not know and not accept the rules. (accept suitable example)
Religious statements are...
meaningful but not verifiable
naomi netanya emile peeters
What is meant by "language games"?
To participate in a conversation is to participate in a game in which you know and accept the rules
Wittgenstein agrees/supports the falsification principle (T/F?)
False
why can you not understand language if you don't play the game
because ludwig said so (accept any acceptable answer)
What does the Phillips argue about religious language?
Religious language is meaningful inside its language game, therefore religious language has meaning when used by those who genuinely mean it
who used to be mormon in this class?
kale
Language games are what kind of language?
anti realist and non cognitive
Wittgenstein said what about factual statements regarding God
that it was nonsense
To participate in a language game what must both players do?
Be playing the same game, you cannot play chess if your opponent is playing checkers
DZ Phillips believes that religious language is a language game because…
it is not grounded or criticised in reason; it is a system of its own
Mr Mayemba's favourite sweets are...
Malteasers
Define fideism
faith is superior; reason and faith are hostile
What was Wittgenstein's original outlook on language? (What did he say)
"Where of one does not know, one must remain silent."
How does equivocal language apply to language games?
you don't get the game cuz different meaning of the same word
Why is religious language games overlapping a problem?
Literal biblical interpretation, disregards equivocal lang.
How long do bananas take to grow?
9-12 months