Maps, Language, and the Conceptual–Non-Conceptual Distinction

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariela Aguilera ◽  
Federico Castellano
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Content ◽  
Linguistic Representations ◽  
Conceptual Distinction ◽  
New Perspective ◽  
Iconic Representations

Abstract To make the case for non-conceptualism, Heck (2007) draws on an apparent dichoto-my between linguistic and iconic representations. According to Heck, whereas linguistic representations have conceptual content, the content of iconic representations is non-conceptual. Based on the case of cartographic systems, the authors criticize Heck’s dichotomous distinction. They argue that maps are composed of semantically arbitrary elements that play different syntactic roles. Based on this, they claim that maps have a predicative structure and convey conceptual content. Finally, the authors argue that, despite their differences, maps and sentences can logically interact with each other through heterogeneous inferences. These considerations not only challenge the view that conceptual content and inferential processes necessarily involve linguistic representations; furthermore, they provide a new perspective for thinking about maps, their semantics and syntax, and their interaction with linguistic systems.

scholarly journals Decoding Cultural-Code Meaning of Allusion in Translations (Xi Jinping’s Speech at Davos Forum 2021)

2021 ◽  
pp. 98-112
Author(s):  
T. N. Zubakina ◽  
E. D. Sapko
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Chinese Language ◽  
Linguistic Community ◽  
Chinese Leader ◽  
Xi Jinping ◽  
Conceptual Content ◽  
Public Speech ◽  
Linguistic Representations ◽  
Interpretative Analysis ◽  
Cultural Code

The results of the analysis of the rhetoric of Xi Jinping’s public speech are presented. The novelty of the research lies in an attempt of a comparative interpretation of allusive linguistic representations of the text of the speech and its translations into English and Russian. It is emphasized that the interpretation of linguistic representations or their decoding is possible in the contexts of linguacultural accents of allusions of the text and dictionary entries, since by its sign essence language is one of the codes of culture. The authors proceed from the fact that the allusion, being a cognitive category, has a cultural-code meaning (CC-meaning), which is reflected not only in the vocabulary conceptual content, but also in the system of extralinguistic knowledge, associations and images that acquire meaning, enshrined in the culture of linguistic community. The results of an interpretative analysis in order to identify allusive hidden meanings and cultural-code meanings of the units under study are presented in the article. An algorithm is proposed for the interpretative analysis of figurative units in the speech of Xi Jinping by comparing their representations in three languages. The question is raised that the allusions in the speech of the Chinese leader and their semantic correspondences in the translation texts are addressed both to the internal addressees / speakers of the Chinese language and to the external — foreign-language audience.

Distinguishing Kinds by Parts

2020 ◽  
pp. 131-150
Author(s):  
John Kulvicki
Keyword(s):  
Linguistic Representations ◽  
Fundamental Distinction ◽  
New Perspective

Chapter 3 claims that pictures have syntactic parts in a manner distinct from how linguistic expressions have them. Chapter 7 shows that maps and related representations have parts in much the same way. This chapter closes the book by suggesting that the most fundamental distinction between kinds of representation is found in how they have parts. Pictures and maps have inseparable syntactic parts, while linguistic representations only have separable syntactic parts. This provides a new understanding of how compositionality is relevant to pictures and maps, and it also offers a new perspective on what makes pictures non-propositional representations, even though they can be used to express propositions.

scholarly journals Hegel's Later Theory of Cognition: An Additive or Transformative Model?

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-27
Author(s):  
Luca Corti
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Interpretation ◽  
Fault Line ◽  
Conceptual Content ◽  
Animal Minds ◽  
New Model ◽  
Conceptual Distinction ◽  
Correct Understanding ◽  
The Mind

Abstract This article investigates Hegel's later theory of perception and cognition, identifying and analysing its general assumptions about the relation among the mind's activities. These often unremarked upon assumptions, I claim, continue to underwrite recent interpretive controversies. I demonstrate how a correct understanding of such assumptions points us toward an alternative interpretation of Hegel's model of the mind. I argue that this new model changes how we understand (a) Hegel's later notion of ‘non-conceptual content’ and (b) his distinction between human and animal minds—two areas that constitute the fault line dividing interpretations of late Hegel. To isolate the relevant assumptions, I use Matthew Boyle's influential conceptual distinction between ‘additive’ and ‘transformative’ models of rationality. I demonstrate that Hegel himself addresses the basic issues characterizing this distinction and clarify how approaching his work in these terms presents considerable interpretative and conceptual advantages, including allowing us to defend the position that Hegel adopts a ‘transformative’ framework of mind. To support this argument, this paper closely analyses Hegel's treatment of sensation (Empfindung), which has not yet been systematically addressed by scholars. I show how sensation can be best understood as part of Hegel's later ‘transformative’ framework for cognition. I also show how this framework can be extended to other parts of Hegel's theory.

SREM observation of the interaction between the in-situ deposited Pd small particles and MgO cleavage surface

1986 ◽  
Vol 44 ◽  
pp. 382-383
Author(s):  
H.-J. Ou
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Small Particle ◽  
Small Particles ◽  
Cleavage Surface ◽  
Metallic Particles ◽  
Microscopy Technique ◽  
Ceramic Surfaces ◽  
Reflection Electron Microscopy ◽  
New Perspective

The understanding of the interactions between the small metallic particles and ceramic surfaces has been studied by many catalyst scientists. We had developed Scanning Reflection Electron Microscopy technique to study surface structure of MgO hulk cleaved surface and the interaction with the small particle of metals. Resolutions of 10Å has shown the periodic array of surface atomic steps on MgO. The SREM observation of the interaction between the metallic particles and the surface may provide a new perspective on such processes.

Articulation Training: A New Perspective

1979 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 145-151 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sallie W. Hillard ◽  
Laura P. Goepfert
Keyword(s):  
Life Experience ◽  
Remediation Measures ◽  
New Perspective

This paper describes the concept of teaching articulation through words which have inherent meaning to a child’s life experience, such as a semantically potent word approach. The approach was used with six children. Comparison of pre/post remediation measures indicated that it has promise as a technique for facilitating increased correct phoneme production.

Centralization and Effectiveness of Reward Management in Multinational Enterprises

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 55-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Tekieli ◽  
Marion Festing ◽  
Xavier Baeten
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Social Identity Theory ◽  
Multinational Enterprises ◽  
Role Identity ◽  
Management Decision ◽  
Role Identities ◽  
Management Decision Making ◽  
New Perspective ◽  
Subsidiary Managers ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract. Based on responses from 158 reward managers located at the headquarters or subsidiaries of multinational enterprises, the present study examines the relationship between the centralization of reward management decision making and its perceived effectiveness in multinational enterprises. Our results show that headquarters managers perceive a centralized approach as being more effective, while for subsidiary managers this relationship is moderated by the manager’s role identity. Referring to social identity theory, the present study enriches the standardization versus localization debate through a new perspective focusing on psychological processes, thereby indicating the importance of in-group favoritism in headquarters and the influence of subsidiary managers’ role identities on reward management decision making.

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