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(2018) Meaning and truth in African philosophy, Dordrecht, Springer.

Riddles, meaning and rationality/logic

Grivas Muchineripi Kayange

pp. 73-88

This chapter investigates issues of meaning and rationality departing from a study on riddles. It argues that riddles reveal some basic concepts of the Chewa people's logic. The structure of riddles and their use show that the Chichewa language speakers engage in critical thinking. The analysis of riddles further shows that through their use, individuals engage in problem solving.

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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-01962-4_5

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Muchineripi Kayange, G. (2018). Riddles, meaning and rationality/logic, in Meaning and truth in African philosophy, Dordrecht, Springer, pp. 73-88.

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