Diversification of Symbolic Systems
Based on Deacon’s biosemiotic theory, the diversification of symbolic systems in human evolution is examined. They are contrasted with human language, chimps using symbolic lexigrams and hominid symbolic systems, like mate contract. Communication, knowledge and normativity are three roles identified...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-06-01
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| Series: | Proceedings |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2504-3900/47/1/20 |