It is one of the aims of linguistics to define itself, to recognise what belongs within its domain. … - Ferdinand de Saussure

Same topic Authors

Quote of the day

There are two consequences in history; an immediate one, which is instantly recognized, and one in the distance, which is not at first perceived. These consequences often contradict each other;. . . look to the end of an accomplished fact, and you will see that it has always produced the contrary of what was expected from it.

Ferdinand de Saussure

It is one of the aims of linguistics to define itself, to recognise what belongs within its domain. In those cases where it relies upon psychology, it will do so indirectly, remaining independent.

Aims, Independent, Indirectly, Psychology, Recognise, Rely Upon

Same Author Quotes

I’m almost never serious, and I’m always too serious. Too deep, too shallow. Too sensitive, too cold hearted. I’m like a collection of paradoxes.

Cold, Cold Hearted, Deep, Like, Paradox, Serious

The connection between the signifier and the signified is arbitrary.

Arbitrary, Connection, Connections, Signified, Signifier

The ultimate law of language is, dare we say, that nothing can ever reside in a single term. This is a direct consequence of the fact that linguistic signs are unrelated to what they designate and that, therefore, 'a' cannot designate anything without the the aid of 'b' and vice versa, or, in other words, that both have value only by the difference between them.

Differences, Law, Single, Term, Ultimate, Vices

Time changes all things; there is no reason why language should escape this universal law

Language, Law, Reason Why, Time, Universal

A linguistic system is a series of differences of sound combined with a series of differences of ideas.

Combined, Differences, Ideas, Sound, System