A man who contradicts himself may have succeeded in exercising his vocal chords. But from the point of view of imparting information, of communicating facts (or falsehoods) it is as if he had never opened his mouth. He utters words, but does not say anything.


p. 2. - Introduction to Logical Theory (1952)

P. F. Strawson Quotes

A man who contradicts himself may have succeeded in exercising his vocal chords. But from the point of view of imparting information, of...

A man who contradicts himself may have succeeded in exercising his vocal chords. But from the point of view of imparting information, of...

A man who contradicts himself may have succeeded in exercising his vocal chords. But from the point of view of imparting information, of...

A man who contradicts himself may have succeeded in exercising his vocal chords. But from the point of view of imparting information, of...