Language: Lexicographic v. Stipulative Meanings

Neutral Terms, Part 3 to blupete's Essay
"Language: Lexicographic v. Stipulative Meanings"

It was Bentham who recommended that when examining the language used by a person, separate out those terms that are sentimental or impassioned, leave only neutral terms. "Neuter terms are those which simply express the thing in question, without introducing any foreign idea of blame or approbation."

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