Date: Wed, 13 May 1998 13:20:08 +600
Subject: Re: a symbolic system of signs?


> From:          "henry sholar" <H_SHOLAR-AT-marta.uncg.edu>
> Organization:  The University of NC at Greensboro
> To:            heidegger-AT-lists.village.Virginia.EDU
> Date:          Wed, 13 May 1998 13:10:25 EST
> Subject:       Re: a symbolic system of signs?
> Reply-to:      heidegger-AT-lists.village.Virginia.EDU

> 
> >I don't think music can be language in the sense we're talking about 
> >here, because it lacks the direct symbolic aspect.  There is no 
> >agreed upon system of signs and signifiers.  I'm not talking about 
> >notes on a sheet, but performed music does not match the definition 
> >of language as a symbolic system of signs.
> 
> 
> well, it does call attention to the definition
>  and its limits...
> 
> 
> 
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Yes.  You got me.  Symbolic system of signs is one of the worst 
examples of redundant, mindlessly pedantry I've seen in a while... 
and I wrote it.  But I hope my idea gets through my poor language.


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