Nelson Goodman on Exemplification

Zhang Hui

Theoretical Studies in Literature and Art ›› 2021, Vol. 41 ›› Issue (2) : 193-202.

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Aesthetic Studies

Nelson Goodman on Exemplification

  • Zhang Hui
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Nelson Goodman holds that there are two forms of symbolizing, namely, denotation and exemplification. In denotation, a symbol is used to refer to an object, while in exemplification the exemplifier has a label or is referred to by a label. Exemplification explains how abstract works perform symbolic functions and express metaphorical exemplifiers. Being highly creative and influential, Goodman’s theory is valuable and can serve as a reference for Chinese scholars.

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denotation / exemplification / expression

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Zhang Hui. Nelson Goodman on Exemplification[J]. Theoretical Studies in Literature and Art, 2021, 41(2): 193-202

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the Key Project of National Social Sciences Foundation (16AZX024).
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