What philosophy worthy of the name has truly been able to avoid the link between poem and theorem?
Michel SerresRead
Smell and taste differentiate, whereas language, like sight and hearing, integrates.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that our sensory perceptions are distinct but our ability to communicate through language unifies our experiences.
Michel Serres highlights the differences between our sensory perceptions and the unifying power of language. While smells and tastes are experienced in isolation, language brings together various sensory inputs, allowing us to articulate and share the complexity of our experiences, thus integrating them into a cohesive understanding of the world.
Themes
LanguageSensesIntegrationPerceptionCommunication
In practice
Example use cases
In a lecture about the importance of communication skills in personal interactions.
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