In you opinion, is there?
I have """knowledge""" as the result of an experience, organized by the understanding of our mental capacity and elevated to concept (where there is any contradiction).
I - as a student of Linguistic - think every thing we know shall be said clearly (Wittgesteinian conception...), therefore shall be expressed through logical and, at least, language constructions.
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2007-02-05 05:09:18 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Yes, the primary objective of language is communication; which is one of the processes that takes place in knowledge acquisition.
2007-02-05 05:35:03 · answer #1 · answered by Alex 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are presuming that all knowledge must be gained though personal experience (empiricism). This presupposes certain things about the nature of man. This is a purely post-enlightenment view. What about the epistemological views of Biblical Christianity? That some knowledge (ie: knowledge of God, Truth) that is obtained via the Holy Spirit (John 14:17 ; 16:13 ; 1John 4:6)… This is none other than an alternate faith presupposition to your particular faith presupposition, which appears grounded in Naturalism.
2007-02-05 05:52:50 · answer #2 · answered by 1977LesPaul 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think that many people who can't articulate their experiences in a clear, logical language construct would disagree with you. Many people on the autistic spectrum cannot express themselves in a way that resembles any consistent language pattern. It doesn't mean they have less knowledge than anybody else-just that they have difficulty with language.
If I am reading your statement correctly, you are saying that their life experiences have provided them with no knowledge? If this is the case, you have much to learn.
2007-02-05 05:33:43 · answer #3 · answered by chikkenbone 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will not be successful if you insist on every human experience being able to be accurately translated into language. I have come to disagree that human experience can be fully described by language.
language is only a method of communication between humans.
when i was young like you i thought more like you.
now that i have a deep spiritual life i see that language is a very limiting pursuit. we are so much broader than that.
for most of my life i didn't realize there was anything else (like you think) but now i know that is only a small part of human experience. good luck.
take up a spiritual practice is my recommendation to you.
2007-02-05 05:18:08 · answer #4 · answered by Sufi 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I say if i were born in a sociey with no language, I would still learn that fire hurts, water feels nice, certain foods taste good. And I would remember that for later. So yes there is knowledge with no language.
Ignore Steve W., he is wrong.
2007-02-05 06:12:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the right hemisphere
does not use words or language
does not attach labels to anything
processes mostly visual info
and it learns...
2007-02-05 07:22:53 · answer #6 · answered by gamersgene 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOL..I AGREE...IGNORE STEVE V...LOL..hush stevie...
also,i agree with SUFI, take up a spiritual practice...NOT CHRISTIANITY. that is demonic....trust me, anyone heard of the secret kept by templars.... ^
2007-02-05 07:17:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋