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Demonstration: A demonstration of phenomena or features is a way of showing how something works or behaves. It can be done through a variety of means, such as experiments, simulations, or models._____________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. | |||
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G. Ryle on Demonstration - Dictionary of Arguments
I 267 Ostension/pointing/Ryle: I can point to all sorts of things with my finger, and other people can point to my finger, but this finger cannot point to itself. Nor can a bullet be its own goal, although everything can possibly be thrown at it. >Pointing, >Ostension, >Self-identification, >Self-reference, >Definition, >Meaning(Intending), >Intention, >Intentionality._____________Explanation of symbols: Roman numerals indicate the source, arabic numerals indicate the page number. The corresponding books are indicated on the right hand side. ((s)…): Comment by the sender of the contribution. Translations: Dictionary of Arguments The note [Concept/Author], [Author1]Vs[Author2] or [Author]Vs[term] resp. "problem:"/"solution:", "old:"/"new:" and "thesis:" is an addition from the Dictionary of Arguments. If a German edition is specified, the page numbers refer to this edition. |
Ryle I G. Ryle The Concept of Mind, Chicago 1949 German Edition: Der Begriff des Geistes Stuttgart 1969 |