Introduction: Linguistic and literary aspects of perspectivity

Vecsey, Zoltán (2015) Introduction: Linguistic and literary aspects of perspectivity. Semiotica, 2015 (203). pp. 1-8. ISSN 0037-1998

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Abstract

The relationship between meaning and perspectivity has been recognized for a long time both in linguistics and in literary theory. It is well-known that the perspectival character of our sensory experiences constitutes an important factor in the determination of meaning. But the nature of the relationship between meaning and perspective is heavily contested. Perspectival phenomena are sometimes treated as isolated or local issues. In some cases, however, they are conceived of as playing a fundamental role in scientific theorizing. This introductory paper gives a short overview of the current trends and results from this ongoing research.

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