"When precise terms change their meaning, we lose a tool for understanding and communicating about an idea or experience because the words that previously helped us to do this are no longer suitable. In my research, I call this process 'hermeneutical disarmament'." Nice analysis of the dangers of meaning change!
https://theconversation.com/woke-and-gaslight-dont-mean-what-you-think-they-do-heres-why-thats-a-problem-230488
#philosophy
Caro Flores
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