“The limits of my language mean the limits of my world.” — Ludwig Wittgenstein, Tractatus Logico‑Philosophicus I often think about this. It does seem plausible that people who speak and read different languages experience their lives in ways that may be …
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Note on Linguistics as it Applies to the Subject of Sustainability
It’s the birthday of 20th Century philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein, known for his contention about the role of linguistics in determining one’s capacity to perceive the world. He wrote: “The limits of my language are the limits of my mind. All …
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