Hamlet 1.5 Word Nerd: Table

The video explores the evolution of the term 'table' from a writing tablet to a piece of furniture, and its metaphorical use in language, particularly in Shakespeare's Hamlet. It delves into the concept of 'tabula rasa,' a philosophical idea that our minds are blank slates at birth, gaining prominence through John Locke. The video concludes with an analysis of Hamlet's use of 'tables' both metaphorically and literally in his quest for revenge.

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