Why do we need indexicals in communication?
The article discusses the pragmatics of using indexicals in communication. I consider the thesis of the indispensability of indexicals from natural languages and the idea that indexicals cannot be reduced to other referential expressions such as descriptions and proper names. Usually, the thesis...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Omsk State Technical University, Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education
2023-02-01
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| Series: | Омский научный вестник: Серия "Общество. История. Современность" |
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| Online Access: | https://www.omgtu.ru/general_information/media_omgtu/journal_of_omsk_research_journal/files/arhiv/2023/%D0%A2.8,%20%E2%84%961%20(%D0%9E%D0%98%D0%A1)/96-101%20%D0%9A%D0%BE%D0%B7%D1%8B%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%B2%D0%B0%20%D0%9E.%20%D0%90..pdf |
| Summary: | The article discusses the pragmatics of using indexicals in communication. I consider
the thesis of the indispensability of indexicals from natural languages and the idea that
indexicals cannot be reduced to other referential expressions such as descriptions
and proper names. Usually, the thesis is supported by the role indexicals play
in linguistic communication, making it easier for individuals. I criticize this line of
argument by pointing out that indexical expressions can complicate communication
as well. The reason for that is using indexicals instead of descriptions reduces the
accuracy of information communicated in utterances. |
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| ISSN: | 2542-0488 2541-7983 |