Comment by throw10920
3 hours ago
Use-mention distinction is lost on a lot of people. It's a useful test for whether someone is reacting to a word (e.g. "damn") out of pure emotion and conditioning, or whether they're acting rationally.
3 hours ago
Use-mention distinction is lost on a lot of people. It's a useful test for whether someone is reacting to a word (e.g. "damn") out of pure emotion and conditioning, or whether they're acting rationally.
Never heard the name of that concept before (though obviously am aware of it). Thanks for enlightening me today!
You're welcome! There's nothing quite like finding the phrase that labels a concept you've been aware of for a long time.