Single Idea 4149

[catalogued under 19. Language / A. Nature of Meaning / 10. Denial of Meanings]

Full Idea

When I think in language, there aren't 'meanings' going through my mind in addition to the verbal expressions.

Gist of Idea

We don't have 'meanings' in our minds in addition to verbal expressions

Source

Ludwig Wittgenstein (Philosophical Investigations [1952], §329)

Book Reference

Wittgenstein,Ludwig: 'Philosophical Investigations', ed/tr. Anscombe,E. [Blackwell 1972], p.107


A Reaction

No, but words have properties, like being meaningful, or long, or beautiful. They are not abstractions, or empty counters which can be used for anything.