This short episode ties together the thoughts explored in parts 1 and 2 and introduces the original song, “Lost In The Language” that acts as a companion piece to all of this talk about the limits of language and thought.

Ludwig Wittgenstein is one of the most well-known and influential philosophers of the 20th century. With the help of Virginia Tech philosophy professor, Wittgenstein scholar, and author, Jim Klagge, we’ll take a look at Wittgenstein’s ideas about the limits of language and thought. ...

Almost 100 years ago, Benjamin Lee Whorf suggested that thought was inextricably tied to and shaped by the language a person speaks. It’s a compelling and intriguing thought. But was he right? Thanks to Ann Bunger. Further reading: “Interactions Between Language and Mental Representations:...