Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
ON ERRORS IN LANGUAGE. |
| Authors: |
MOORE, MICHAEL |
| Source: |
ETC: A Review of General Semantics. Jan2013, Vol. 70 Issue 1, p42-49. 8p. |
| Subjects: |
Philosophy of language, Accuracy of information, Critical thinking, Thought & thinking, Published errata, Decision making |
| Abstract: |
The article explains two types of errors in language, the factual and those related to un-critical thinking. It provides examples illustrating factual errors including misinterpretation, miscalculation and misprints in manuscripts, which provide the obverse of the fit reader concept. It defines un-critical thinking as reasonable, reflective thinking that is focused on deciding what to believe or do that can interfere witreh one's ability to evaluate information and come to sensible decisions. |
| Database: |
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
