And: Reflections on the Conjunction of Literature and Philosophy
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This article takes the conjunction “and” as the starting point for a reflection on the relationship between literature and philosophy. It posits that these discourses might be distinguished in terms of their orientation towards questions of truth and reference, and their hospitality to figuration. The article highlights the need for modes of reading that allow us to work with the metaphor of truth, through a brief discussion of Ludwig Wittgenstein’s approach to riddles. Finally, it examines Barbara Cassin’s notion of “philosophizing in languages,” and invites discussion on the possibility of such a practice in the context of India’s current academic landscape.
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