Really what does the word mean, mean? Don't tell me I've already answered my own question. Lao Tzu may say that, but I doubt Socrates would. So really, and think hard, what is the meaning of meaning?
2006-06-06 11:19:38 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
What exactly is the definition of meaning, connotative and denotative?
2006-06-06 15:16:21 · update #1
"Meaning" is what is signified in the usage of a sign. The sign is an arbitrary construct that refers to a thing, a referent. So "b-l-u-e" means, refers to, signifies the actual subjective experience of blueness instantiated in a particular-- like the sky. The meaning of meaning is this linguistic activity, summarily.
2006-06-06 18:34:45 · answer #1 · answered by -.- 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In linguistics, meaning is the content carried by the words or signs exchanged by people when communicating through language. Restated, the communication of meaning is the purpose and function of language. A communicated meaning will (more or less accurately) replicate between individuals either a direct perception or some sentient derivation thereof. Meanings may take many forms, such as evoking a certain idea, or denoting a certain real-world entity (Allan, 1986). Philosophers, such as Davidson and Quine, have denied that there exist such things as (abstract) meanings.
2006-06-08 20:21:39 · answer #2 · answered by youknowthatgrrl? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Life is meaning. Without life, there is no awareness. Without awareness, there is no meaning. The consciousness imputes meaning to what is observed. Without observation there is no meaning.
2006-06-06 12:48:04 · answer #3 · answered by rockEsquirrel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The message that is intended or expressed or signified
2006-06-08 20:32:25 · answer #4 · answered by � Fuzzy Dice 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's an interpretation of a subject. it could be subjective or objective depending on the subject that is in question.
2006-06-06 11:23:40 · answer #5 · answered by hobo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋