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Riddles, meaning and rationality/logic
pp. 73-88
Abstract
This chapter investigates issues of meaning and rationality departing from a study on riddles. It argues that riddles reveal some basic concepts of the Chewa people's logic. The structure of riddles and their use show that the Chichewa language speakers engage in critical thinking. The analysis of riddles further shows that through their use, individuals engage in problem solving.
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Muchineripi Kayange Grivas (2018) Meaning and truth in African philosophy: doing African philosophy with language. Dordrecht, Springer.
Pages: 73-88
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-01962-4_5
Full citation:
Muchineripi Kayange Grivas (2018) Riddles, meaning and rationality/logic, In: Meaning and truth in African philosophy, Dordrecht, Springer, 73–88.