Language Quote by Willard Van Orman Quine
“Language is conceived in sin and science is its redemption.”
About This Quote
Source Book: From a Logical Point of View, Willard Van Orman Quine, 1953
Language emerges from human flaws; science seeks to correct and refine those flaws.
In simple terms: Language is imperfect; science fixes it.
Key Takeaway
Use science to improve communication.
Themes
language
science
correction
Mood
analytical
skeptical
Type
academic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- education
- policy making
- technology development
- media analysis
Key Concepts
philosophy of language
epistemology
logic
Questions to Reflect On
- Can language ever be truly objective?
- What limits scientific correction of language?
A Different Perspective
Science cannot fully eradicate linguistic bias.
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