kielikäännöksen
Kielikäännöksen is a Finnish term that translates to "language turn" or "linguistic turn" in English. It refers to a significant shift in philosophical and intellectual thought that occurred in the early to mid-20th century, emphasizing the central role of language in understanding human experience, knowledge, and reality. This movement suggested that many traditional philosophical problems, particularly those concerning metaphysics and epistemology, could be re-examined and potentially resolved by analyzing the language used to express them.
The kielikäännös was not a single, unified movement but rather a broad intellectual trend with various proponents
The impact of the kielikäännös extended beyond philosophy, influencing fields such as linguistics, literary theory, and