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He argues that language, like everything else that matters to human beings, cannot be understood as a kind of semantic Lego, where we acquire individual words with firm, clear shapes and string them together to form sentences, paragraphs, essays and books. Language is shaped by the culture that has produced it, which means that it, in turn, shapes those who go on to use it. Hence: “The basic thesis of this book is that language can only be understood if we understand its constitutive role in human life.”
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There is gold in Charles Taylor's new work on language—a pity it's so hard to find by Julian Baggini / March 24, 2016 / Leave a comment Published in April 2016 issue of Prospect Magazine It is great to see that you are enjoying the Prospect website. You have now reached your allowance of 3 free arti…