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Sofar in my own efforts to understand the concept, symbolic thought is the capacity to represent one thing with another and thus form a concept. Art is thought to be the earliest evidence of symbolic thought in man - in cave paintings images represent things other than themselves - typically animals. But there is a difference between iconic signs (images with a physical resemblance to the thing they represent - pictures) and symbolic signs (images with no relation to the things they represent - e.g. most words - Mathematical symbols). There is a related difference to concepts of physical objects (e.g. tree, rock, moon) and concepts of non-physical ideas (e.g. love, mother, kindness). I am not sure whether symbolic thought is that which occurs in the latter only. Piaget is the man to study,apparently. Great apes, Dolphins and Elephants recognise themselves in mirrors - they thereby demonstrate the ability to form a concept of their self. Human infants begin to recognise themselves in mirrors around 18 months.... Jacques Lacan has (complicated) things to say about this ability and its relationship to language.
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What is a symbolic story?
a symbolic story is a story which has a meaning for something or someone or a religion.
What is the symbolic meaning of the paste necklace as it relates to mathilade at the begning of the story?
what is the symbolic meaning
What is symbolic truth?
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Why did Muhammad's turning from Jerusalem and facing mecca is called a symbolic break with the past (a symbolic break would be a change with special meaning.why was this act significant.)?
why did muhammad's turning from jerusalem and facing mecca is called a symbolic break with the past (a symbolic break would be a change with special meaning.why was this act significant.)
How can the tunnel in the story 'Through the Tunnel' be best said to be symbolic?
It can be said to be symbolic because of the obstacles in the life that leads to maturity. ;)
What in sociology is concerned with meaning language and thought?
Symbolic interaction
What is the symbolic meaning of a candle in a debut?
The symbolic meaning of a candle in a debut is often thought to be that God is with you. Candles symbolize light, love, friendship and their color can also lead to a specific symbolism or meaning.
Symbolic meaning of a seahorse?
In ancient Europe seahorses were thought to help carry the souls of dead sailors to the underworld, making them protectors and guides. The ancient Chinese thought they were a type of sea dragon, and believed them to bring good luck. They are also symbolic of contentment, persistence, patience, generosity and perspective.
What is the difference between pure and symbolic speech?
Pure Speech is the verbal expression of thought and opinion before an audience that has chosen to listen. Symbolic Speech is the use of actions symbols , in addition to or instead of words, to express opinions.
VWhen was the earth discovered?
There really isn't a date the Earth was discovered, as humans have known of the existence of the planet since the species was first capable of symbolic thought.
How do you make a sentence using the word symbolic?
That is a symbolic victory. The eagle is symbolic of victory.
What was the roman symbolic of?
You need to specify what is it that is symbolic.
What makes something symbolic?
If something is special to you it is symbolic.
What is Argentina's symbolic animal?
the symbolic animal is the puma.
What is a devising technique?
spilt focus ,freeze frame ,symbolic drama ,thought track ,sound escape ,levels, nararation ,repetiotion ,direct address ,choral speaking ,improvisation,
Why do butterflies land on noses?
It is not known why butterflies land on noses but some think that a butterfly landing on the nose is symbolic. Butterflies are most thought of as signs that are used for after death communication.
On a crossword puzzle what is the answer to a symbolic story?
A symbolic story is an allegory.
