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The Architecture of Meaning: A Comprehensive Guide to English Semantics

The Architecture of Meaning: A Comprehensive Guide to English Semantics

Peridore, Stephen

Paperback

PhilosophyLinguisticsGeneral Psychology

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ISBN13: 9798170719952
Publisher: Independently Published
Pages: 248
Weight: 0.74
Height: 0.52 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Meaning Matrix provides a comprehensive exploration into the hidden architecture of human language, tracing the evolution of semantics from its ancient philosophical roots to the cutting edge of artificial intelligence. The book argues that meaning is not a static property of words but a dynamic, interlocking system-a 'matrix'-composed of structural, cognitive, formal, pragmatic, and social layers. By synthesizing the work of pivotal figures like Plato, Saussure, Frege, and Lakoff, the manuscript demystifies how we build complex thoughts from simple signs and how our physical bodies ground abstract concepts. It moves beyond theoretical abstraction to offer practical tools for discourse analysis, metaphor auditing, and navigating the nuances of human-AI interaction. Designed for both the academic specialist and the intellectually curious general reader, the book provides a definitive map of the terrain where mind, world, and word intersect. It ultimately empowers readers to see the invisible machinery of communication, transforming the way they listen, read, and think about the language that shapes their reality.

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