Slurs And Expressivity

Author : Eleonora Orlando,Andrés Saab
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2021-04-20
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781793614377

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Slurs and Expressivity by Eleonora Orlando,Andrés Saab Pdf

Slurs and Expressivity: Semantics and Beyond, edited by Eleonora Orlando and Andres Saab,focuses on the analysis of the expressive aspects of slur-words, namely, those words prima facie related to the conveyance of contemptuous or derogatory feelings for the members of a certain group of people identified in terms of their ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, political ideology, and other personal qualities. In as far as they are used to express emotional attitudes, slurs are, thus, a kind of expressive words. This collection provides different hypotheses regarding the way in which the expressive import of slurs and other related expressive words is semantically encoded in the grammar and how their meaning impacts other aspects related to their use in different practices of linguistic communication. These linguistic practices are usually, but not always, related to segregation and discrimination of particular human groups. Therefore, any contribution to the theory of slur meaning is, directly or indirectly, also a contribution to a better understanding of those practices and to finding the best way to eradicate them.

Author : Bianca Cepollaro
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2020-08-31
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781793610539

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Slurs and Thick Terms by Bianca Cepollaro Pdf

What is the relation between language, communication, and values? In Slurs and Thick Terms: When Language Encodes Values, Bianca Cepollaro explores the ways in which certain pieces of evaluative language not only reflect speakers’ moral perspectives, but also contribute to promoting their evaluative stance. She focuses on slurs—the prototypical example of hate speech, including racial and homophobic epithets—and so-called thick terms, that is, those expressions, much discussed in metaethics, that mix description and evaluation such as "lewd," "chaste," "generous," or "selfish." This book argues that in employing such terms, speakers not only say something purely factual about people and things, but also presuppose certain values, as if they were common ground among the conversation participants. Cepollaro illustrates how this linguistic mechanism effectively explains the pervasive social and moral effects of evaluative language. Using a multidisciplinary approach, she tackles issues in philosophy of language, linguistics, ethics, and metaethics. Moreover, the theoretical investigation takes into consideration and discusses empirical data from psychology and experimental philosophy.

Author : Catharine Abell,Joel Smith
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2016-09-22
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781107111059

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The Expression of Emotion by Catharine Abell,Joel Smith Pdf

The Expression of Emotion collects cutting-edge essays on emotional expression written by leading philosophers, psychologists, and legal theorists. It highlights areas of interdisciplinary research interest, including facial expression, expressive action, and the role of both normativity and context in emotion perception. Whilst philosophical discussion of emotional expression has addressed the nature of expression and its relation to action theory, psychological work on the topic has focused on the specific mechanisms underpinning different facial expressions and their recognition. Further, work in both legal and political theory has had much to say about the normative role of emotional expressions, but would benefit from greater engagement with both psychological and philosophical research. In combining philosophical, psychological, and legal work on emotional expression, the present volume brings these distinct approaches into a productive conversation.

Author : Herman Cappelen,Josh Dever
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2019-03-14
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780192576002

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Bad Language by Herman Cappelen,Josh Dever Pdf

When theorizing about language, we tend to assume that speakers are cooperative, honest, helpful, and so on. This, of course, isn't remotely true of a lot of real-world language use. Bad Language is the first textbook to explore non-idealized language use, the linguistic behaviour of those who exploit language for malign purposes. Two eminent philosophers of language present a lively and accessible introduction to a wide range of topics including lies and bullshit, slurs and insults, coercion and silencing: Cappelen and Dever offer theoretical frameworks for thinking about these all too common linguistic behaviours. As the text does not assume prior training in philosophy or linguistics, it is ideal for use as part of a philosophy of language course for philosophy students or for linguistics students. Bad Language belongs to the series Contemporary Introductions to Philosophy of Language, in which each book introduces an important area of the philosophy of language, suitable for students at any level.

Author : David Beaver,Jason Stanley
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2023-11-07
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780691242743

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The Politics of Language by David Beaver,Jason Stanley Pdf

A provocative case for the inherently political nature of language In The Politics of Language, David Beaver and Jason Stanley present a radical new approach to the theory of meaning, offering an account of communication in which political and social identity, affect, and shared practices play as important a role as information. This new view of language, they argue, has dramatic consequences for free speech, democracy, and a range of other areas in which speech plays a central role. Drawing on a wealth of disciplines, The Politics of Language argues that the function of speech—whether in dialogue, larger group interactions, or mass communication—is to attune people to something, be it a shared reality, emotion, or identity. Reconceptualizing the central ideas of pragmatics and semantics, Beaver and Stanley apply their account to a range of phenomena that defy standard frameworks in linguistics and philosophy of language—from dog whistles and covert persuasion to echo chambers and genocidal speech. The authors use their framework to show that speech is inevitably political because all communication is imbued with the resonances of particular ideologies and their normative perspectives on reality. At a time when democracy is under attack, authoritarianism is on the rise, and diversity and equality are being demanded, The Politics of Language offers a powerful new vision of the language of politics, ideology, and protest.

Author : Leon Rappoport
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2005-10-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780313054105

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Punchlines by Leon Rappoport Pdf

The concept of ethnic, racial, and gender humor is as sensitive a subject today as it has ever been; yet at no time in the past have we had such a quantity of this humor circulating throughout society. We can see the power of such content manifested continually in our culture's films and stand-up comedy routines, as well as on popular TV sitcoms, where Jewish, black, Asian, Hispanic, and gay characters and topics have seemingly become essential to comic scenarios. Though such humor is often cruel, it can be a source of pride and play among minorities, women, and gays. Leon Rappoport's incisive account takes an in-depth look at ethnic, racial and gender humor. Despite the polarization that is often apparent in the debates such humor evokes, the most important melting pot in this country may be the one that we enter when we share a laugh at ourselves.

Author : Richard Moon
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 0802078362

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The Constitutional Protection of Freedom of Expression by Richard Moon Pdf

Moon argues that recognition of the social dynamic of communication is critical to understanding the potential value and harm of language and to addressing questions about the scope and limits on one's rights to freedom of expression.

Author : Tristram McPherson,David Plunkett
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 698 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2017-08-24
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781351817912

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The Routledge Handbook of Metaethics by Tristram McPherson,David Plunkett Pdf

This Handbook surveys the contemporary state of the burgeoning field of metaethics. Forty-four chapters, all written exclusively for this volume, provide expert introductions to: the central research programs that frame metaethical discussions the central explanatory challenges, resources, and strategies that inform contemporary work in those research programs debates over the status of metaethics, and the appropriate methods to use in metaethical inquiry This is essential reading for anyone with a serious interest in metaethics, from those coming to it for the first time to those actively pursuing research in the field.

Author : Tilman Skowroneck
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2010-05-13
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781139487863

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Beethoven the Pianist by Tilman Skowroneck Pdf

The widely held belief that Beethoven was a rough pianist, impatient with his instruments, is not altogether accurate: it is influenced by anecdotes dating from when deafness had begun to impair his playing. Presenting a detailed biography of Beethoven's formative years, this book reviews the composer's early career, outlining how he was influenced by teachers, theorists and instruments. Skowroneck describes the development and decline of Beethoven's pianism, and pays special attention to early pianos, their construction and their importance for Beethoven and the modern pianist. The book also includes discussions of legato and Beethoven's trills, and a complete annotated review of eyewitnesses' reports about his playing. Skowroneck presents a revised picture of Beethoven which traces his development from an impetuous young musician into a virtuoso in command of many musical resources.

Author : Rita Finkbeiner,Jörg Meibauer,Heike Wiese
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing Company
Page : 357 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2016-03-31
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789027267368

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Pejoration by Rita Finkbeiner,Jörg Meibauer,Heike Wiese Pdf

Though “pejoration” is an important notion for linguistic analysis and theory, there is still a lack of theoretical understanding and sound descriptive analysis. In this timely collection, the phenomenon of pejoration is studied from a number of angles. It contains studies from phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics, and deals with diverse languages and their variants. The collection will appeal to all those linguists with a genuine interest in locating pejoration at the grammar-pragmatics interface.

Author : Gregory R. Jones
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2016-04-26
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781317400202

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Developing Expression in Brass Performance and Teaching by Gregory R. Jones Pdf

Developing Expression in Brass Performance and Teaching helps university music teachers, high school band directors, private teachers, and students develop a vibrant and flexible approach to brass teaching and performance that keeps musical expression central to the learning process. Strategies for teaching both group and applied lessons will help instructors develop more expressive use of articulation, flexibility in sound production, and how to play with better intonation. The author shares strategies from today’s best brass instrument performers and teachers for developing creativity and making musical expression central to practicing and performing. These concepts presented are taken from over thirty years of experience with musicians like Wynton Marsalis, Barbara Butler, Charles Geyer, Donald Hunsberger, Leonard Candelaria, John Haynie, Bryan Goff, members of the Chicago Symphony and New York Philharmonic and from leading music schools such as the Eastman School of Music, The University of North Texas and The Florida State University. The combination of philosophy, pedagogy, and common sense methods for learning will ignite both musicians and budding musicians to inspired teaching and playing.

Author : Jeffrey P. Williams
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 411 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2023-08-31
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781108834032

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Expressivity in European Languages by Jeffrey P. Williams Pdf

Providing extensive data on a range of European languages, this book highlights the key role expressivity plays in all language.

Author : Mohammad Ali Salmani Nodoushan
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2024-07-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781365355868

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International Journal of Language Studies (IJLS) – volume 10(4) by Mohammad Ali Salmani Nodoushan Pdf

Author : Emar Maier,Andreas Stokke
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2021-10-15
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780192585356

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The Language of Fiction by Emar Maier,Andreas Stokke Pdf

This volume brings together new research on fiction from the fields of philosophy and linguistics. Fiction has long been a topic of interest in philosophy, but recent years have also seen a surge in work on fictional discourse at the intersection between linguistics and philosophy of language. In particular, there has been a growing interest in examining long-standing issues concerning fiction from a perspective that is informed both by philosophy and linguistic theory. Following a detailed introduction by the editors, The Language of Fiction contains 14 chapters by leading scholars in linguistics and philosophy, organized into three parts. Part I, 'Truth, Reference, and Imagination', offers new, interdisciplinary perspectives on some of the central themes from the philosophy of fiction: What is fictional truth? How do fictional names refer? What kind of speech act is involved in telling a fictional story? What is the relation between fiction and imagination? Part II, 'Storytelling', deals with themes originating from the study of narrative: How do we infer a coherent story from a sequence of event descriptions? And how do we interpret the words of impersonal or unreliable narrators? Part III, 'Perspective Shift', focuses on an alleged key characteristic of fictional narratives, namely how we get access to the fictional characters' inner lives, through a variety of literary techniques for representing what they say, think, or see. The volume will be of interest to scholars from graduate level upwards in the fields of discourse analysis, semantics and pragmatics, philosophy of language, psychology, cognitive science, and literary studies.

Author : Donna Louise Gunn
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2015-11-02
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780190493875

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Discoveries from the Fortepiano by Donna Louise Gunn Pdf

Discoveries from the Fortepiano uncovers eighteenth-century performance practices and philosophical beliefs, enabling modern performers to craft an authentic, historically influenced style. Using a variety of primary sources and scholarly interpretations, noted keyboard pedagogue Donna Gunn offers a guide on Classical Era piano performance practice that is at once accurate to the scholarship and accessible to the performer. Gunn surveys and explains eighteenth-century music notational language, and from this develops tools that get at the heart of the otherwise enigmatic sound aesthetic of the era. Through over 100 music examples, Gunn provides specific answers to performance questions regarding period influences on the modern piano, including technique, dynamics, articulation, rhythm, ornamentation, and pedaling. A Companion Website houses recordings of three versions for each music example that demonstrate different interpretations and deliveries. Gunn encourages the reader to study the sources, listen carefully, and experiment with the past in the present. Remarkably researched and engagingly written, Discoveries from the Fortepiano is an indispensable aid to any pianist who seeks both an academically and artistically sound approach to performing in the Classical Era style.