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Single Idea 4156

[from 'Philosophical Investigations' by Ludwig Wittgenstein, in 19. Language / A. Nature of Meaning / 10. Denial of Meanings ]

Full Idea

Make the following experiment: say "It's cold here" and mean "It's warm here".

Gist of Idea

Make the following experiment: say "It's cold here" and mean "It's warm here"

Source

Ludwig Wittgenstein (Philosophical Investigations [1952], §510)

Book Reference

Wittgenstein,Ludwig: 'Philosophical Investigations', ed/tr. Anscombe,E. [Blackwell 1972], p.140

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A Reaction

A lovely experiment, whatever it proves. It is easier if the meaning is the truth, rather than the words. I try to weld a new word onto my experience.