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| Pointing: The problem with pointing is that it is difficult to know exactly what the pointer is trying to indicate. Additionally, pointing is often context-dependent, so it can be difficult to know what someone is pointing to without knowing more about the situation. see also Definition, Definability, Ostension, Ostensive definition, Ambiguity, Rule following._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. | |||
| Author | Item | More concepts for author | |
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| McDowell, John | Pointing | McDowell, John | |
| Quine, W.V.O. | Pointing | Quine, Willard Van Orman | |
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Ed. Martin Schulz, access date 2024-04-20 | |||
