The Aroma of Coffee

My title has been taken from the following passage in Wittgenstein's Philosophical Investigations: Describe the aroma of coffee—why can't it be done? Do we lack the words? And for what are words lacking?—But how do we get the idea that such a description must after all be possible? Have yo...

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Published in:Philosophy (London) 1989-04, Vol.64 (248), p.159-173
Main Author: Mounce, H. O.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
20th century
Coffee
Delusion
Empiricism
Historical studies (History of philosophy. History of ideas)
Imagination
John of the Cross (1542-91)
Language
Logical positivism
Love poetry
Mysticism
Nothingness
Phenomena
Philosophy
Poetic themes
Prayer
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Summary:My title has been taken from the following passage in Wittgenstein's Philosophical Investigations: Describe the aroma of coffee—why can't it be done? Do we lack the words? And for what are words lacking?—But how do we get the idea that such a description must after all be possible? Have you ever felt the lack of such a description? Have you tried to describe the aroma and not succeeded? (610).
ISSN:0031-8191
1469-817X
DOI:10.1017/S0031819100044454