use and mention

Language Log has a very sensible discussion of the use/mention distinction here. Many distinctions that philosophers like to make are fairly abstruse and perhaps not of that much practical importance. But this one seems rather important and also not that hard to understand. So it never ceases to amaze me how often people fail to recognize it, especially in political discussions.

Sydney

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