Denotation vs Connotation (Philosophical Distinction)
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- Опубліковано 15 жов 2016
- A quick explanation of the difference between the philosophical terms denotation and connotation. Note this may differ from the colloquial definitions of these terms.
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This sound similar to Freges distinction between sinn and bedeutung, am I right? If so, then the classical example with morning star/ evening star should apply to the denotation and connotation distinction. I'm not sure, its been a vile since i studied philosophy...
Great explanation. Thanks for this. Helpful. :)
Great videos! Thanks for your pains! Could you please make a video on phenomenology?
That would be an interesting topic. :)
e.g. = denotation, i.e. = connotation?
To put it very simply, yes.
Are triangular and trilateral really different connotations given that in mathematics they are logically equivalent?
Remember, connotation is about the meaning of the words not what they entail or are logically equivalent to. Triangular does not mean that something has three sides, it entails that something has three sides. If, for example, we took different mathematical axioms that allowed us to have shapes with three sides, but more than three angles (think non-euclidean geometry) then while triangle and trilateral would have the same meaning, or connotation, they would no longer have the same reference or denotation.
In general the same connotation would result in the same set of objects, but if the selection criteria are subjective, that might not be the case. As an example consider the following: "The favorite color of the reader of this statement."
Isn't that basically what Saul Kripke refers to as a non-rigid designator/connotative term?
'The favourite colour of the person reading this comment' doesn't denote the same object in all possible worlds, therefore a non-rigid designator.
Could you please explain what's the difference between this one and the extensionality/intentionality distinction?
Sorry, I meant intensionality
They are quite similar from my understanding. There is debate as to how exactly this distinction should be parsed and some philosophers argue we should give up on connotation and denotation altogether, since they are so much alike to intension and extension.
I see. Thanks for the response man!
@@CarneadesOfCyrene also sense and reference.
Is connotation/ denoting more associated with Russell?
Quick is the word. One example less would have been none at all.