It is venturesome to think that a coordination of words (philosophies are nothing more than that) can resemble the universe very much. It is also venturesome to think that of all these illustrious coordinations, one of them - at least in an infinitesimal way - does not resemble the universe a bit more than the others.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- It is risky to think word systems match the universe, as no coordination resembles it more than others.
- In plain terms
- Philosophy is just words; none match reality perfectly.
- What can you take from it?
- Limitations of language.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do words match reality?
Another view
Some models work well.
More from Jorge Luis Borges
He transforms all concepts into incommunicable, solidified objects. To refute him is to become contaminated with unreality.
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