Indexical Expressions: Understanding Context-Dependent Language
Indexicals are words like 'I,' 'here,' and 'now' whose meaning changes depending…
Holism: Understanding Systems as Wholes
Holism posits that systems and their properties are best understood as integrated…
Contextualism in Philosophy
Contextualism posits that the meaning and truth of an assertion depend heavily…
Sarcasm: Understanding the Art of Irony
Sarcasm is a form of verbal irony where someone says the opposite…
Exophoric Reference: Understanding What Lies Beyond
Exophoric reference points to entities or concepts outside the immediate text. Understanding…
Discourse Analysis
Discourse analysis examines language use beyond sentence level, exploring how context, social…
Deixis: Understanding Language’s Pointing Function
Deixis refers to words or phrases that directly point to the context…