PHILOSOPHICAL REFLECTIONS ON LANGUAGE IDENTITY AND CHANGE: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF ENGLISH CULTURAL AND SCIENTIFIC NEOLOGISMS THROUGH SOCIAL SEMANTICS
Language evolves continuously through the creation of neologisms, reflecting shifts in cultural, scientific, and social paradigms. This study provides a philosophical analysis of English cultural and scientific neologisms through the lens of social semantics, exploring how language identity and conc...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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2024
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European journal for philosophy of religion
Year: 2024, Volume: 16, Issue: 4, Pages: 332-348 |
| Further subjects: | B
New Science and Technology Words
B Social Semantic Model B New English Words |
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| Summary: | Language evolves continuously through the creation of neologisms, reflecting shifts in cultural, scientific, and social paradigms. This study provides a philosophical analysis of English cultural and scientific neologisms through the lens of social semantics, exploring how language identity and conceptual meaning change over time. Drawing on theories of linguistic identity, meaning construction, and cultural semiotics, the study compares the formation, dissemination, and contextual integration of neologisms from cultural and scientific domains. Findings reveal that cultural neologisms often emerge from socio-political discourses and popular media, emphasizing collective identity and social norms, while scientific neologisms are rooted in technological advancements and epistemological precision. The interplay between these linguistic forms underscores a dynamic process where language both shapes and is shaped by human experience. This inquiry highlights the philosophical significance of neologisms as carriers of evolving meaning, cultural heritage, and intellectual identity, offering insights into the relationship between language, belief systems, and societal change. |
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| Contains: | Enthalten in: European journal for philosophy of religion
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.24204/ejpr.2024.4519 |
