What I called jottings would not be a rendering of the…
““What I called jottings would not be a rendering of the text, not so to speak a translation with another symbolism. The text would not be stored up in the jottings. And why should it be stored up in our nervous system?””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Wittgenstein argues that notes are not translations of meaning; they should not become mental storage of the original text.
In simple terms: Notes are not translations or mental copies.
Key Takeaway
Avoid treating notes as permanent mental representations.
Themes
philosophy
language
memory
Mood
analytical
reflective
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- academic study
- personal note‑taking
- learning
- research
Key Concepts
semantic representation
externalization
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate between note‑taking and internalizing?
- What role should external aids play in cognition?
A Different Perspective
Notes may still influence thought even if not stored verbatim.