Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 03:33:27 +1100 From: hbone <hbone-AT-optonline.net> Subject: Re: openings onto the preface ----- Original Message ----- From: Judy <jaw-AT-earthlink.net> To: <lyotard-AT-lists.village.virginia.edu> Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2002 10:22 AM Judy/All, I thought isomorph was a postmodern term. Not so. Main Entry: iso·mor·phic Pronunciation: "I-s&-'mor-fik Function: adjective Date: 1862 1 a : being of identical or similar form, shape, or structure <isomorphic crystals> b : having sporophytic and gametophytic generations alike in size and shape 2 : related by an isomorphism <isomorphic mathematical rings> - iso·mor·phi·cal·ly /-fi-k(&-)lE/ adverb ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > >By analogy, I read L.s approach to phrases as a scientific investigation, > >and the power attributed to phrases in controlling our lives as useful > >metaphor, similar to > >genes, and similar also to deities and narratives in religion and myth. > > > >regards, > > > >Hugh > > > > > > A postmodern paralogical investigation. For me, that's a helpful > analogy. Isomorph? > Judy > -- > > > >
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