Ontology and Phenomenology of Speech: An Existential Theory of Speech

Cham: Springer Verlag (2018)
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Abstract

This book applies phenomenological methodology to examine the transformations of messages as they pass from the mind to the linear world of human speech, and then back again. Rapid development of linguistic science in the second half of the 20th century, and cognitive science in the beginning of the 21st century has brought us through various stages of natural human language analysis and comprehension – from deep structures, transformational grammar and behaviorism to cognitive linguistics, theory of encapsulation, and mentalism. Thus, drawing upon new developments in cognitive science, philosophy and hermeneutics, the author reveals how to obtain the real vision of life lurking behind the spoken word. Applying methodology introduced by Edmund Husserl and developed by Martin Heidegger, the author examines how we can see the ‘living’ and dynamic essence of speech hidden in the world of linear linguistic strings and casual utterances. This uniquely researched work will be a valuable resource for students and scholars of cognitive stylistics, pragmatics and the psychology of language.

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Conclusion

It is sad to observe that man is getting used to the miracle of language. No more jokes, guys. It’s time to talk business. My idea in writing this book was to try and bring back the understanding of ‘the miracle’ in its original rights and sense, causing rapture and ecstasy, bliss and misery, wonder... see more

Neurophysiological Roots of the Phenomenon of Life in Speech

Material signals from the outer world are perceived by our sensory systems and variously interpreted by the zones of the brain. The auditory, visual or tactile sensations, colours, smells, symphonies of sounds collectively form a holistic image or perception. Brain performs inference, combining sens... see more

Organon of Life as a Phenomenon of Speech

Since our early childhood, we have perceived speech as a tool of life: we ask and we get, we insist and are accepted or rejected. However, as we grow older, we are being taught to perceive the language as a system of grammatical categories, syntactical relations, semantic variability. And only very ... see more

Pure Generative Phenomenology of Speech

The phenomenon of ‘life’ reveals itself through the application of the method of phenomenological awakening to linear speech. The entire complexity of this phenomenon is obtainable only through experiential contemplation. The longer this contemplation lasts, the more active the work of memory become... see more

Phenomenological Modelling of Speech and Its Perception

Language is a self-forming and self-developing system of systems. Phenomenology of speech deals with the essence of life perceived through the experience of speech comprehension and can help people use the rich resources of their language to their best advantage in expressing their ideas or ideals w... see more

The Ontology of Speech and the Nature of Foregrounding

Language is a process. Speech is a process. Speech production is a process. Understanding is a process. Why then do we still represent the verbal reality in our interpretation as ‘items in display’, as exhibits that have long been dead and are expected to be perceived as valuable impact phenomena? A... see more

Prolegomena to the Phenomenology of Speech: Definition of ‘Life’

The notion of ‘life’ has been in the centre of multiple studies and explorations since the dawn of the human race. Civilizations developed or deteriorated largely based on their interpretation of this all-important notion. Generations of people grew being led by the phenomenon of ‘life’ that was roo... see more

Preliminary Methodological Divagations: In the Circle of the Philosophers

Effective communication through speech goes over and above traditional definitions of linguistic patterns, genres, styles, literary trends or traditions. The intellective insight, feeling, psychological and historical vision of the context do not belong to any school, scientific or religious concept... see more

Introduction

A thought mirrors the world and is rarely clear in representing its true essence. Being dark, obscure and blurry, it often resembles hallucination, which every person prefers to keep to oneself. And when, through one reason or another, one is forced to share this vision with the world by means of la... see more

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