Single Idea 12643

[catalogued under 18. Thought / B. Mechanics of Thought / 4. Language of Thought]

Full Idea

That there are ambiguities in English is the classic reason for claiming that we don't think in English.

Gist of Idea

Ambiguities in English are the classic reason for claiming that we don't think in English

Source

Jerry A. Fodor (LOT 2 [2008], Ch.3.5)

Book Reference

Fodor,Jerry A.: 'LOT 2: the Language of Thought Revisited' [OUP 2008], p.73


A Reaction

I have always been impressed by this simple observation, which is my main reason for believing in propositions (as brain events). 'Propositions' may just be useful chunks of mentalese.