[MD] The MOQ difference

[craigerb at comcast.net]

[Craig, previously]


> "concepts are provided by our language" &
> "language is provided by our culture"


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[Mark]
> If a concept is a string of words that has meaning,
> where does that meaning come from?

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I would say "a string of words that has meaning" is a sentence,
not a concept.
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[Mark]
> Certainly the words are neutral, just sounds.

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Not certain. Words are not just sounds, but have meaning.


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[Mark]
> In my opinion, a concept must trigger an
> inner reaction that is independent of the words.

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The inner reaction triggered by a concept (for instance, "dog")
is NOT independent of the inner reaction tiggered by the word "dog",
but is IDENTICAL.
Craig