Language and History

The video explores the perspective of contextualist thinkers, particularly those associated with the Cambridge school, on the study of language. It highlights the importance of understanding language not just semantically but also functionally, as a tool for persuasion and other purposes. The discussion includes the role of etymology and historical context in shaping language use, emphasizing that language is both contextual and sedimentary, with its history embedded in its current uses.

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