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Peircean Index in the Naming Process

Nouns, Pronouns and Proper Names

Bibliographic Data

ID7984567
AuthorsDonna E West (0000-0002-2326-6210, SUNY Cortland, corresponding author), Donna West
Year2013
Volume5
Issue2
Pages31-46
Publication date2013-12-25
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenuePublic Journal of Semiotics (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1918-9907 • E-ISSN: 1918-9907
PublisherPublic Journal of Semiotics, Lund University (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.37693/pjos.2013.5.9755
OpenAlexW2104734229
LanguageEN
Citations received4
References cited3

This analysis identifies semiotic differences between pronouns, proper names and count and mass nouns. It showcases the work of Peirce’s Index in the process of individuation, capitalizing upon the ontological and epistemological effects of employing pronouns (particularly demonstratives) as individuals, as opposed to their use as singulars. Peirce’s individual versus singular distinction highlights the contrast between unique separateness, on the one hand, and similarity among entities (i.e., object classification) on the other. The argument is likewise made that while pronouns are often used as individuals, nouns and most proper names have a singular function. Rationale supports the fact that this difference results from the prominence of Peirce’s Dynamical Object in the work of embodied schemas which underlie and permeate new experiences. Dynamical Objects of demonstrative pronouns ground the triad, while Interpretants ground triads for nouns and proper names

Determiner · Embodied cognition · Epistemology · Linguistics · Mereology · Noun · Proper noun · Computer Science · Language and cultural evolution · Media, Communication, and Education · Philosophy · Pragmatism in Philosophy and Education · Psychology · Artificial Intelligence

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Unique citing works4
Citations per year0,36
Citation span2015 - 2021 (7)
Citation velocityhistorical
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 3

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