We think of history as another specialization, like philosophy of language, rather than as something that informs everything we do and think. Votes: 3
As a scholar I am interested in the philosophy of language, semiotics, call it what you want, and one of the main features of the human language is the possibility of lying. Votes: 3
Philosophy is a battle against the bewitchment of our intelligence by means of language. Votes: 2
The word 'right' should be excluded from political language, as the word 'cause' from the language of philosophy. Votes: 1
Language, philosophy, and science are interwoven into the design of words, which are manipulated to create surprising illusions. Votes: 1
I remain convinced that obstinate addiction to ordinary language in our private thoughts is one of the main obstacles to progress in philosophy. Votes: 1
Italian is the language of song. German is good for philosophy and English for poetry. French is best at precision; it has a rigour to it. Votes: 1
In Algeria, I had begun to get into literature and philosophy. I dreamed of writing-and already models were instructing the dream, a certain language governed it. Votes: 1
I am interested in 18th century natural philosophy, science, particularly botany, the study of hybridity in plants and animals, which, of course, then allows me to consider the hybridity of language. Votes: 1
There is a diversity of thought and philosophy, diversity of languages and dialects, diversity of political spectrum, and there's a diversity of taste for food. I don't label or characterize Jews in any way. Votes: 1
Two of the chief defenders of the faith in the Old Testament and in the New - Moses and Paul - were both well-versed in the language, the thinking, and the philosophy of their cultures. Votes: 1
A philosopher is, no doubt, entitled to examine even those distinctions that are to be found in the structure of all languages... in that case, such a distinction may be imputed to a vulgar error, which ought to be corrected in philosophy. Votes: 1
The sole remaining task for philosophy is the analysis of language. Votes: 0
There is nothing in philosophy which could not be said in everyday language. Votes: 0
The word right should be excluded from political language, as the word cause from the language of philosophy. Votes: 0
Philosophy may in no way interfere with the actual use of language; it can in the end only describe it. Votes: 0
Greek is a musical and prolific language, that gives a soul to the objects of sense, and a body to the abstractions of philosophy. Votes: 0
I have said my philosophy - I'm a backyard philosopher, I guess - is that the dirtiest word in the English language is "retirement." Votes: 0
There is almost no evidence that diagnoses such as 'schizophrenia' and 'bipolar disorder' correspond to discrete entities ('natural kinds' in the language of philosophy). Votes: 0
The Biblical worldview is not given to us in the discursive and analytical language of philosophy and science, but in rich and compact language of symbolism and art. Votes: 0
Punctuation has its own philosophy, just as style does, although not as language does. Style is a good understanding of language, punctuation is a good understanding of style. Votes: 0
I got a bit obsessed with the whole English language and was writing journals and poetry. I've always been intrigued about psychology and philosophy and how people's minds work. Votes: 0
The only philosophy is that of language, the only religion is that of the word. Votes: -1
If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart. Votes: 6 Nelson Mandela
Philosophy is the true mother of science. Votes: 4 Marcus Tullius Cicero