Linguistic universals in the structure of understanding
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5840/eps201754468Keywords:
understanding, meaning, individual meaning context, interpretation, languageAbstract
The author considers a problem of understanding. He claims that we understand texts, cultural objects rather than a man. He considers understanding as a process of interpretation of linguistic expressions and cultural objects. The author observes two sides of the meaning of linguistic expressions: a general (or social) one, which is common in a certain language community, and a personal one, which defines personal understanding. It is argued that mutual understanding is possible only on the stage of general meaning. However, the exchange of personal meanings is a very sophisticated process.
Published
2018-06-14
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Panel Discussion
How to Cite
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2018. Linguistic universals in the structure of understanding. Epistemology & Philosophy of Science. 54, 4 (Jun. 2018), 49–56. DOI:https://doi.org/10.5840/eps201754468.