A semiotic notion of transcendence
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Authors
Conradie, Ernst M
Issue Date
2013-08
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Article
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en
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Abstract
As the title indicates, this contribution explores a semiotic
notion of transcendence. It is argued that experiences of transcendence
are quite common and that notions of transcendence
are highly significant since they provide a frame of reference
that enables us to comprehend that which is immanent. The
possibility of referring to that which transcends reality as such
is contested, but all notions of a referent are elusive. On the
basis of such observations various models of transcendence are
identified before a semiotic notion is explored in more depth. It
is suggested that the signified transcends the signifier by far
and that some form of referent is necessary unless language is
to become solipsistic. If so, there may be a need for clues to
that which transcends reality as such.
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Peer reviewe
Citation
Studia Historiae Ecclesiastica, vol 39, Supplement, pp 39-54
Publisher
Church History Society of Southern Africa
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1017-0499