Language in Thought and Action, Chapter 3
Have these written in your composition notebooks prior to class.
Thinking of the definitions of reports, inferences, and judgements, does saying that something is “true” or “false” mean the same thing in each context? Elaborate your thoughts in 2-3 sentences.
How do snarl-words and purr-words compare to reports? What is the map and territory in the context of snarl/purr words?
How does slanting compare with inferences and judgements? In the context of Question 1, can slanted writing be described as “true” or “false”?
Here are a few things that do not require any writing but are worthwhile considering as you read and review the text.
Snarling and purring in actuality (that is, in the literal sense) are often referred to as a form of presymbolic communication. Does it make sense, then, to consider snarling and purr words as language? Consider a few arguments that could be made for or against.
One section of the text is titled, “How Judgements Stop Thought”. What roles does judgement play in the creation of maps?