Color Quote by Ludwig Wittgenstein
“There is no criterion by which to recognize what is a color, except that it is one of our colors.”
About This Quote
Source Philosophy: Remarks on the Philosophy of Language, Ludwig Wittgenstein, 1953
Color is defined by our perception; it exists as part of our experience.
In simple terms: Color is a perception.
Recognize subjectivity in perception.
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When to use this quote
- art critique
- design
- cultural studies
- communication
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does language shape your experience of reality?
- Can you separate perception from reality?
May ignore objective physical properties of light.