Wittgenstein’s Paradox through the Offside rule

A fascinating problem in the philosophy of language arose from Kripke’s interpretation of Wittgenstein’s Philosophical investigations. In this video I explain the problem through the offside rule in football, drawing on a particulary interesting incident on the 2010 FIFA World cup. Referenced books: Saul A. Kripke (1982). “Wittgenstein on rules and private language“ Ludwig Wittgenstein (1953) “Philosophical investigations“ Referenced videos: “Best referee decision ever ! commentators gone wrong !!“ “Socratic Method 2017“ “What do words mean? (Definitions and semantic change)“ “Kripke and the Skeptical Solution“ “Kripke’s Meaning Skepticism 3 - A Straight Solution“ Referenced films: Wittgenstein (1993) Arrival (2016) Music: Francis Poulenc - Trois Mouvements Perpétuels Youtube Audio Library If you want to support me, fuel me with green tea: 💲 💲
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