tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20662860.post4634518393239544414..comments2023-04-02T09:49:12.204-04:00Comments on Problems of Life: Words Can't ExpressMatthew Pianaltohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16380038537888895216noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20662860.post-53260545929313028942010-05-17T21:46:59.952-04:002010-05-17T21:46:59.952-04:00I see you cover Wittgenstein, reading your post I ...I see you cover Wittgenstein, reading your post I am reminded of Sartre, particularly Sartre’s belief that words are only devices that are used by humans to protect themselves from seeing the world as it truly is. I am not a professional scholar but I would be interested in your view of Sartre containing his thoughts on words, especially since it appears you have studied Wittgenstein.Tomhttp://catholicsofky.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20662860.post-13800052923918991052010-05-21T01:26:10.029-04:002010-05-21T01:26:10.029-04:00Tom: I don't know the context of the Sartre qu...Tom: I don't know the context of the Sartre quote, so I can't say. I imagine this is <i>sometimes</i> true. If the point is just that words aren't a substitute for reality, then I suppose I agree. But we use words to <i>point</i> to reality, to attune others. Of course, words can be used for other things, too, like manipulation. Sounds like typical provocative Sartre--using a half-truth to focus attention.Matthew Pianaltohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16380038537888895216noreply@blogger.com