Thread:User talk:Armondikov/Cognitive-linguistic mapping essay/reply (10)

It's not that by a long shot. It's for communicating problematic terms. Presuming you can clarify your own ideas you can then communicate an intent with more precision. Precision is the key in rational discussion, it's all well saying that a ball is a ball, but what is "atheism", what is "post-structuralism" and how do these correlate from mere words that have a "definition" into actual sensory input that makes a relevant difference to your life.

If you don't think it improves your ability to think, then ask what good thinking does you if you cannot communicate your ideas to another person. And then ask yourself what you mean by "think" in the first place. Improving communication is the main goal, clarifying your own thoughts is a secondary side-effect.