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Philosophy

The systematic investigation of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language, including metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, logic, aesthetics, and political philosophy

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The Crystallization of the Impossible: Derrida and Merleau-Ponty at the Threshold of Phenomenology

This essay compares Derrida's and Merleau-Ponty's differing interpretations of Husserl's phenomenology, particularly their views on the concept of the "crystallization of the impossible." It argues that while both criticize Husserl, Merleau-Ponty's approach, emphasizing "chiasm" and "flesh," allows for a more nuanced view of perception and the relationship between self and world. Derrida's focus on alterity and impossibility, the essay suggests, makes him less receptive to the intimacy and interweaving Merleau-Ponty explores.

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The_Crystallization_of_the_Impossible_De.pdf

Aug 16, 11:17 AM

THE PRAGMATICS OF CHAOS: PARSING BOLSONARO'S UNDEMOCRATIC LANGUAGE

This paper analyzes Jair Bolsonaro's communication style, arguing that it constitutes a "pragmatics of chaos" aimed at creating social division and disorder. It examines Bolsonaro's persona, text/talk, and audience engagement, arguing that his disregard for truth and reliance on incendiary framing, smoke screens, and avoidance of debate contribute to a fractured and polarized political landscape.

The French language: monocentric or pluricentric? Standard language ideology and attitudes towards the French language in 20th-century language columns in Quebec.

The study reveals a shift in standard language ideology among Québécois language columnists over the 20th century, moving from a strongly monocentric view focused on the French of France towards a more pluricentric acceptance of Québécois French. This shift is linked less to regional linguistic features and more to a growing concern about the influence of English on French, suggesting that 'ideal' French is now defined more by its resistance to anglicisms than by its proximity to Parisian norms.

An organization- and category-level comparison of diagnostic requirements for mental disorders in ICD-11 and DSM-5

This paper compares the ICD-11 and DSM-5 classifications of mental disorders, finding substantial similarity overall, especially compared to previous versions. Key differences are driven by the differing priorities of the WHO (public health) and APA (diagnostic precision), leading to variations in disorder inclusion, diagnostic criteria, and operationalization. Despite these differences, the authors argue that the divergence promotes research and can improve the validity of diagnostic concepts.

The 8x8 Layer Model Consciousness-Intelligence- Knowledge Pyramid, and the Platonic Perspectives

This paper attempts to link Plato's philosophical theories of knowledge to a modern "Consciousness-Intelligence-Knowledge Pyramid" model. It argues that Plato's ideas, particularly the Theory of Forms, align with the stages of knowledge acquisition presented in this model, suggesting a timeless and universal nature of philosophical thought.

Incremental pragmatic interpretation of gradable adjectives: The role of standards of comparison

The study found that context, specifically the presence of a contrasting object, influences how people interpret relative adjectives (like "warm") but not minimum-standard absolute adjectives (like "breezy"). This suggests that the brain uses different strategies to process these two types of adjectives, relying on visual context for relative adjectives but not for absolute adjectives.

What would Wittgenstein say about social media?

The paper argues that mainstream social media analytics research often misinterprets social media data by applying pre-existing sociological theories rather than focusing on the everyday language practices of users. It suggests a Wittgensteinian approach focused on describing language-in-use as a more appropriate method for understanding social media interactions.

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Brooker et al - What would Wittgenstein say.pdf

Jul 08, 01:01 PM

Wittgenstein's Concept of Language games and Family Resemblance: An Analysis

The paper summarizes Wittgenstein's concepts of language games and family resemblance, emphasizing their importance in his later philosophy. It explains how these concepts challenge traditional notions of meaning and offer a 'language therapy' approach to philosophical problems.

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Family Resemblance.pdf

Jul 08, 12:58 PM