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. |