The Building Blocks Of Meaning
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The Building Blocks Of Meaning
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Author : Michele Prandi
language : en
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing
Release Date : 2004-06-30
The Building Blocks Of Meaning written by Michele Prandi and has been published by John Benjamins Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-06-30 with Psychology categories.
The shaping of complex meanings depends on punctual and relational coding and inferencing. Coding is viewed as a vector which can run either from expression to content or from concepts to (linguistic) forms to mark independent conceptual relations. While coding relies on systematic resources internal to language, inferencing essentially depends on a layered system of autonomous shared conceptual structures, which include both cognitive models and consistency criteria grounded in a natural ontology. Inference guided by coding is not a residual pragmatic device but it is a direct way to long-term conceptual structures that guide the connection of meanings. The interaction of linguistic forms and concepts is particularly clear in conceptual conflict where conflictual complex meanings provide insights into the roots of significance and the linguistic structure of metaphors. Complementing a formal analysis of linguistic structures with a substantive analysis of conceptual structures, a philosophical grammar provides insights from both formal and functional approaches toward a more profound understanding of how language works in constructing and communicating complex meanings. This monograph is ideally addressed to linguists, philosophers and psychologists interested in language as symbolic form and as an instrument of human action rooted in a complex conceptual and cognitive landscape.
How To Build Social Science Theories
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Author : Pamela J. Shoemaker
language : en
Publisher: SAGE Publications, Incorporated
Release Date : 2004
How To Build Social Science Theories written by Pamela J. Shoemaker and has been published by SAGE Publications, Incorporated this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
'How to Build Social Science Theories' is an authoritative guide from a theory's genesis, to its dissemination, and through its evaluation.
Complexifying Religion
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Author : Andrei-Razvan Coltea
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2023-07-31
Complexifying Religion written by Andrei-Razvan Coltea and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-31 with Philosophy categories.
This book provides an original and challenging perspective of religions as abstract complex adaptive systems, using an interdisciplinary approach to try to understand what religions are and how they function, two fundamental issues which, despite an intense struggle from several fields, have not yet been resolved. What is the source of religious belief? How do religions work and what are they made of? Why is religion so important for us that it has survived centuries of scientific progress and secularization? Why are people religious even outside religion? The book addresses these questions using an interdisciplinary approach that seeks to untangle the Gordian knot of defining religion. In short, they can be considered entropy-reducing technologies. What differentiates them from other meaning-producing systems is their configuration which employs specific building blocks as tools for mitigating entropy, which are also subsystems and combine in various ways to build a unique configuration: rituals, myths, taboos, supernatural agents, authority, identity, superstitions, moral obligations, afterlife beliefs and the sacred. As a reaction to perturbances or pressure, systems can collapse. Inspired by Nicholas Nassim Taleb, it is, in this book, referred to as fragility—the negative reaction of systems to random events, and four parameters can be used to evaluate it in religious systems: monotonicity (the inability to learn from past mistakes), coupling (linking with other systems: such as political or economic), centralization and stress starvation. Several case studies are provided in order to test the theoretical claims made in this book, based on the author's field research in Romania, Japan, North Korea and Mongolia, and offering details that could be of interest to casual readers, students and researchers of religion.
Genetic Algorithms
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Author : Mr. Rohit Manglik
language : en
Publisher: EduGorilla Publication
Release Date : 2023-05-23
Genetic Algorithms written by Mr. Rohit Manglik and has been published by EduGorilla Publication this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-05-23 with Computers categories.
This book offers a detailed exploration of genetic algorithms, focusing on key concepts, methodologies, and practical implementations relevant to modern engineering and technology practices.
Introduction To Genetic Algorithms
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Author : S.N. Sivanandam
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2007-10-24
Introduction To Genetic Algorithms written by S.N. Sivanandam and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-10-24 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Theoriginofevolutionaryalgorithmswasanattempttomimicsomeoftheprocesses taking place in natural evolution. Although the details of biological evolution are not completely understood (even nowadays), there exist some points supported by strong experimental evidence: • Evolution is a process operating over chromosomes rather than over organisms. The former are organic tools encoding the structure of a living being, i.e., a cr- ture is “built” decoding a set of chromosomes. • Natural selection is the mechanism that relates chromosomes with the ef ciency of the entity they represent, thus allowing that ef cient organism which is we- adapted to the environment to reproduce more often than those which are not. • The evolutionary process takes place during the reproduction stage. There exists a large number of reproductive mechanisms in Nature. Most common ones are mutation (that causes the chromosomes of offspring to be different to those of the parents) and recombination (that combines the chromosomes of the parents to produce the offspring). Based upon the features above, the three mentioned models of evolutionary c- puting were independently (and almost simultaneously) developed.
Continuity In Linguistic Semantics
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Author : Catherine Fuchs
language : en
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing
Release Date : 1994-01-01
Continuity In Linguistic Semantics written by Catherine Fuchs and has been published by John Benjamins Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994-01-01 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Until recently, most linguistic theories as well as theories of cognition have avoided use of the notion of continuity. At the moment, however, several linguistic trends, sharing a preoccupation with semantico-cognitive problems (e.g. cognitive grammars, 'psychomechanics', 'enunciative theories'), are trying to go beyond the constraints imposed by discrete approaches. At the same time, mathematical (e.g. differential geometry and dynamical systems) and computer science tools (e.g. connectionism) have been proposed that can be used for modelling of continuous linguistic phenomena. In this volume, linguists, philosophers, mathematicians and computer scientists discuss which semantic phenomena (linked to the lexicon, to grammatical theories or to syntactic structures) call for continuous models and which formalisation tools can contribute to the development of such models. The first part of the book is devoted to linguistic issues, the second part deals with modelling issues. Many important questions are raised in the discussion, for instance: Is continuity just a convenient representation of gradual yet discrete facts, or is it an intrinsic characteristic of semantic phenomena? How can the introduction of continuity be reconciled with a methodology based on the falsifiability of theories? What is the link between continuity and Gestalt theory? Can linguistic continuity be accounted for by mathematical models? What about statistical models? How can continuity be implemented on a digital and therefore discrete machine?
Strategies For Natural Language Processing
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Author : W. G. Lehnert
language : en
Publisher: Psychology Press
Release Date : 2014-04-04
Strategies For Natural Language Processing written by W. G. Lehnert and has been published by Psychology Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-04 with Psychology categories.
First published in 1982. Simply defined, the field of natural language processing is concerned with theories and techniques that address the problem of natural language communication with computers. One of the goals of this research is to design computer programs that will allow people to interact with computers in natural conversational dialogues.
A Cognitive Approach To The Verb
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Author : Hanne Gram Simonsen
language : en
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
Release Date : 2011-05-03
A Cognitive Approach To The Verb written by Hanne Gram Simonsen and has been published by Walter de Gruyter this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-05-03 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
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What It All Means
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Author : Philippe Schlenker
language : en
Publisher: MIT Press
Release Date : 2022-11-22
What It All Means written by Philippe Schlenker and has been published by MIT Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-11-22 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
How meaning works—from monkey calls to human language, from spoken language to sign language, from gestures to music—and how meaning is connected to truth. We communicate through language, connecting what we mean to the words we say. But humans convey meaning in other ways as well, with facial expressions, hand gestures, and other methods. Animals, too, can get their meanings across without words. In What It All Means, linguist Philippe Schlenker explains how meaning works, from monkey calls to human language, from spoken language to sign language, from gestures to music. He shows that these extraordinarily diverse types of meaning can be studied and compared within a unified approach—one in which the notion of truth plays a central role. “It’s just semantics” is often said dismissively. But Schlenker shows that semantics—the study of meaning—is an unsung success of modern linguistics, a way to investigate some of the deepest questions about human nature using tools from the empirical and formal sciences. Drawing on fifty years of research in formal semantics, Schlenker traces how meaning comes to life. After investigating meaning in primate communication, he explores how human meanings are built, using in some cases sign languages as a guide to the workings of our inner “logic machine.” Schlenker explores how these meanings can be enriched by iconicity in sign language and by gestures in spoken language, and then turns to more abstract forms of iconicity to understand the meaning of music. He concludes by examining paradoxes, which—being neither true nor false—test the very limits of meaning.
Meaning In Motion Language And Human Experience
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Author : Pasquale De Marco
language : en
Publisher: Pasquale De Marco
Release Date : 2025-05-20
Meaning In Motion Language And Human Experience written by Pasquale De Marco and has been published by Pasquale De Marco this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-05-20 with Philosophy categories.
"Meaning in Motion: Language and Human Experience" is an illuminating exploration of the multifaceted nature of language and its profound impact on our lives. Delving into the depths of human communication, this book unravels the intricate mechanisms of language, revealing its power to shape our thoughts, connect us with others, and construct the world around us. With eloquence and erudition, the author takes us on a captivating journey through the various dimensions of language. We explore the cognitive processes that underpin our ability to produce and comprehend speech, uncovering the relationship between language and thought. We examine the social and cultural contexts in which language operates, investigating its role in communication, persuasion, and the construction of shared identities. The book also delves into the dynamic relationship between language and technology, examining how technological advancements have transformed the way we use and interact with language. We consider the impact of digital communication, machine translation, and artificial intelligence on language, exploring both the opportunities and challenges that these technologies present. Furthermore, the book offers a glimpse into the future of language, contemplating the evolving nature of communication and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. We ponder the impact of globalization, climate change, and demographic shifts on language, and we speculate on the potential emergence of new forms of language and communication. Written in an engaging and accessible style, "Meaning in Motion" is an essential read for anyone interested in the power of language. It is a thought-provoking exploration of the ways in which language shapes our lives, inviting us to contemplate the profound significance of this remarkable human faculty. If you like this book, write a review on google books!