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Understanding Connotation and Denotation in Term Interpretation

Explore the power of naming and labeling concepts, distinguishing between connotation and denotation in term meanings, using logical properties to interpret subjective and objective qualities. Learn about essential characteristics and the essence of terms in personal interpretation.

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Understanding Connotation and Denotation in Term Interpretation

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  1. ABSTRACTION SENSIBLE CONCRETE ESSENTIAL MENTAL

  2. PERSONAL INTERPRETATION( RELATIVE)/ POWER OF NAMING & LABELING THING ITSELF (AS IT IS)

  3. CONNOTATION & DENOTATION (LOGICAL PROPERTIES OF TERMS) 1. CONNOTES: (SUBJECTIVE/ SECONDARY QUALITIES) • “PARTICULAR/ SPECIFIC” meaning of something. (particular idea) • essence and function of a term • Group of characteristics essential to a term. • E.g. a connotation of a medical doctor • is a man that performs medical functions. • Constitutes the essence of all those men to whom the term “DOCTOR” applies.

  4. CONNOTATION & DENOTATION (LOGICAL PROPERTIES OF TERMS) 2. DENOTES: (OBJECTIVE/ PRIMARY QUALITIES) • set of things/persons to which the term or connotation refers. • Also known as “PHYSICAL” extension.

  5. What’s the connotation of the term ‘cute?’ • Its denotation?

  6. DENOTATION OF CUTE

  7. The idea that you believe is true even though you do not have proof IN LOGIC: a relation between a term, and the objects which it ultimately signifies.

  8. ESSENCE OF A TERM? • NAGAMIT VS MASABI LANG

  9. THE INTENSION AND EXTENSION OF TERMS • a word is a term if: • “used” in a statement. • Use vs. Mention • (subject of a statement vs. redundancy) • ‘‘‘Wherever’ is an eight-letter word.’’ (supposition of terms) • ‘‘I will follow you wherever you go.’’

  10. SUPPOSITION • Relationship: term (SUBJ) + what it designates (PREDICATE/ OBJ) • CLASSIFICATION • I. PROPER SUPPOSITION = • “REAL” disposition • 1. MATERIAL • Without reference to its real meaning • Man is a “three letter word” • 2. FORMAL • Real meaning of the term A) LOGICAL: “Conceptual”/ “abstract” - Man is a universal being B) REAL: “Physical” -drinking cold beer has been part of man’s recreational activities • II. IMPROPER SUPPOSITION = • implies another “suggestion”/ metaphors/ figurative speech/ double meaning • E. g. • Alam mo isusumbongkitasa MMDA. Binangga mo kasiangpusoko!

  11. THE INTENSION AND EXTENSION OF TERMS • Ideas = Words = subject matter = terms = concretized = signs = symbols = MEANINGS! • MEANINGS: INTENSIONAL & EXTENSIONAL • Intension determines extension • INTENSIONAL MEANING • Attributes that the term CONNOTES • specific • CONNOTATION • EXTENSIONAL MEANING • Members of the class that the term DENOTES • DENOTATION • General

  12. INTENSIONAL MEANING • INTENSIONAL MEANING OF A PUSSY CAT: • Furry • 4 legs • Charming • EXTENSIONAL MEANING OF A PUSSY CAT: • Persian • Peterbald • Brazilian Shorthair • UkranianLevkoy

  13. INTENSIONAL MEANING OF AN IDEAL PARTNER: • sexy • Fair complexion • Tall • Intellectual • Wealthy • EXTENSIONAL MEANING OF AN IDEAL PARTNER: • Demi Moore • Gloria Diaz • Anabelle Rama

  14. EMPTY EXTENSION • no members. • Include: • “white lady” • “manananggal.” • “Darna & Captain Barbell”

  15. INCREASING & DECREASING: INTENSION & EXTENSION • Increasing intension/ decreasing extension: • from general to specific term • E.g. continent • asia(general), Philippines, Luzon, Taguig, GCIC (particular) • Decreasing intension/ increasing extension: • from specific to general term • GCIC • GCIC (particular), Taguig, Luzon, Philippines, Asia, Continent (general)

  16. CONNOTATION & DENOTATION (LOGICAL PROPERTIES OF TERMS) • The connotation and denotation of a term are inversely proportional • As the connotation increases, its denotation decreases (vice versa)

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