Combining Philosophers

Ideas for Novalis, Charles Chihara and Laozi (Lao Tzu)

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19. Language / B. Reference / 3. Direct Reference / b. Causal reference
Mathematical entities are causally inert, so the causal theory of reference won't work for them [Chihara]
19. Language / F. Communication / 1. Rhetoric
Truth is not beautiful; beautiful speech is not truthful [Laozi (Lao Tzu)]
19. Language / F. Communication / 4. Private Language
Every person has his own language [Novalis]