CONCEPTS THROUGH A LINGUOSYNERGETIC LENS (ON THE EXAMPLE OF THE CONCEPT OF DEATH)
The article discusses the functioning of a concept from a linguosynergetic perspective as a spontaneous equipment of the structure of a homeostatic hierarchical complex organized as an open nonlinear system. The research is aimed to investigate the DEATH concept functioning from a linguosynergetic...
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Alfred Nobel University Publisher
2023-05-01
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| Series: | Вісник університету ім. А. Нобеля. Серія Філологічні науки |
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| Summary: | The article discusses the functioning of a concept from a linguosynergetic perspective as a spontaneous
equipment of the structure of a homeostatic hierarchical complex organized as an open nonlinear system.
The research is aimed to investigate the DEATH concept functioning from a linguosynergetic perspective
and develop a model for understanding the synergistic interplay of linguistic and contextual factors in
the conceptualization of death. To develop the main research hypothesis, general scientific methods like
analysis, synthesis, induction, deduction, abstraction, explanation, and description are used.
This system is characterized as an open one because it constantly interacts with the external world
and is nonlinear, meaning that it has various options for development at the bifurcation point, but only
one is chosen. This continuous process of structuring is known as emergence, which means the concept
can adapt to new meanings based on the realities of the world around it. Emergence is a result of the selforganizing mechanism, where the system is reorganized and spontaneously equipped with elements that
allow it to move to a new level of operation, while maintaining balance by outputting information from the
system’s boundaries. However, the system is also influenced by external factors, which can cause conflict
and lead to further reorganization. As a result, the emergence process is ongoing and dynamic, with the
structure being both a consequence and a cause of the system`s development.
Thus, the principle of self-organization, which is the key concept of synergetics, is founded on the notion
of instability. In essence, self-organization refers to the spontaneous emergence of order in a system, which
results from the interactions and interrelationships between the system`s components. As such, the concept
of self-organization is closely linked to the idea of nonlinearity, which posits that small changes in the system`s
components can lead to significant changes in the system`s behavior as a whole. In other words, the behavior
of the system as a whole is not simply a sum of the behaviors of its individual components, but is instead an
emergent property that arises from the complex interactions between those components.
The formation of a new system is not merely a sum of its individual parts. This is, due to the way
in which the components of the system connect with one another, a phenomenon known as coherence.
Coherence acts as a means to coordinate the various components of the system so that they work together
in harmony, rather than independently. Additionally, the system`s components change at different rates
and are of varying quality. This process is responsible for the system`s evolutionary nature and reinforces
the principle of evolutionary holism in synergetics. This principle is concerned with understanding the
mechanisms by which the system`s components come together to form a whole.
In summary, the concept is formed in the human mind through a collection of thoughts, which
can take on various forms such as lexical and semantic fields, modes, frames, and emotions. The specific
form the concept takes depends on the level at which the bifurcation point impacts the fluctuation of the
conceptual structure and discursive environment. Essentially, the concept arises from a system that is in
an unstable state and is subject to fluctuations that threaten its structure. When the system reaches the
bifurcation point, the individual selects one of the possible models for the concept`s development, and this
results in a transition from “chaos” to “order” as the concept gains verbal representation.
The activation of a concept in one`s cognition occurs at different intensities and is dependent on
several factors. These factors include the individual’s level of knowledge about the concept, their principles
and beliefs, their interests, their life experiences, as well as extralinguistic factors. The activation of a
concept can occur in varying degrees, with some individuals having a more profound understanding of a
concept compared to others. Additionally, the process of concept activation can be influenced by external
factors such as societal norms and cultural beliefs. Therefore, the way in which a person perceives and
activates a concept is a complex and individualized process, influenced by both internal and external
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| ISSN: | 2523-4463 2523-4749 |