The problems are dissolved in the actual sense of the word - like a lump of sugar in water. (p.183)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Real understanding dissolves problems by clarifying meaning, like sugar in water.
- In plain terms
- True solutions melt away problems when meanings are clear.
- What can you take from it?
- Clarify language and meaning to resolve conceptual problems.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What problem could be solved by clearer thinking?
- How do you clarify meaning?
Another view
Not all problems are conceptual; some need practical, not linguistic, solutions.
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