Psychology Dictionary of ArgumentsHome
| |||
|
| |||
| Expression: phrase, word, formula, or part of a formula. Below the level of sentences, therefore not true or false._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. | |||
| Author | Concept | Summary/Quotes | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ferdinand de Saussure on Expressions - Dictionary of Arguments
Lyons I 68 Element of expression/Lyons: (= Phonemes) its only function (if considered detached from substantial realization) is combinatorial function. Lyons I 69 1. combinatorial function: (combination) their ability to group together to make words and phrases recognizable.. 2. Contrastive Function: (contrast): mutual distinction. Saussure: Thesis: The elements of expression (in general, all linguistic units) are essentially negative (each element is in contrast (opposition) to every other element that can occur in the same position in words. >Phonemes, >Words, >Word meaning, >Syntax, >Grammar, >Meaning, >Semantics._____________Explanation of symbols: Roman numerals indicate the source, arabic numerals indicate the page number. The corresponding books are indicated on the right hand side. ((s)…): Comment by the sender of the contribution. Translations: Dictionary of Arguments The note [Concept/Author], [Author1]Vs[Author2] or [Author]Vs[term] resp. "problem:"/"solution:", "old:"/"new:" and "thesis:" is an addition from the Dictionary of Arguments. If a German edition is specified, the page numbers refer to this edition. |
F. de Saussure I Peter Prechtl Saussure zur Einführung Hamburg 1994 (Junius) Ly II John Lyons Semantics Cambridge, MA 1977 Lyons I John Lyons Introduction to Theoretical Lingustics, Cambridge/MA 1968 German Edition: Einführung in die moderne Linguistik München 1995 |
||
> Counter arguments against Saussure
> Counter arguments in relation to Expressions
