virus: RE: Meaning

Deron Stewart (deron@direct.ca)
Thu, 26 Feb 1998 14:30:06 -0800


For what it's worth, this is a modified definition that I find to be useful and robust:

"meaning is identical to effect (except when it isn't)"

Deron

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David McFadzean wrote:
>So let's say you're right, meaning has nothing to do with causality.
>Where do you think it comes from? Take a specific example. What is
>the nature of the meaning of "cat"? Where does it come from? How does
>it work? Is it the same for everyone? If not, why not? What are the
>mechanisms by which "cat" means something to someone?