Bit is a great example because we all know what bit means . It is an unquantified small amount
of something or the past participle of the verb to bite. L (R) J's central thesis is so simple it
borders on childish. When bit is used as a technical term, with a more definite quantity in mind, it
still partakes of its meaning as a word. I can explain the first bit to my kid, the second I cannot.
Why this would matter seems to align with Wittgenstein's dictum that all true statements are
necessary. It is an extreme & green concept of language. The lady lived without lightbulbs &
thought all of English Lit a crock. Her thought is a linguistic yoga of poverty & humility. Let me reread
yer post & I'll try some more angles.
Bill, should I post a large Wittgenstein vs. L(R)J tract here on your page or move it to the obscure
Word?
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of something or the past participle of the verb to bite. L (R) J's central thesis is so simple it
borders on childish. When bit is used as a technical term, with a more definite quantity in mind, it
still partakes of its meaning as a word. I can explain the first bit to my kid, the second I cannot.
Why this would matter seems to align with Wittgenstein's dictum that all true statements are
necessary. It is an extreme & green concept of language. The lady lived without lightbulbs &
thought all of English Lit a crock. Her thought is a linguistic yoga of poverty & humility. Let me reread
yer post & I'll try some more angles.
- frank 1-14-2002 2:01 am
Bill, should I post a large Wittgenstein vs. L(R)J tract here on your page or move it to the obscure
Word?
- frank 1-14-2002 2:38 am [1 comment]