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TYPES OF SEMANTIC COGNITION
Durdona Najmiddinova
English Teacher
Shaykhontoxur Region,262
durdona@gmail.com
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13767748
Annotation:
This abstract explores the concept of semantic cognition,
focusing on the method of typology, which involves the classification and
grouping of objects based on generalized models. Typology is widely applied
across various scientific disciplines, such as biology, chemistry, linguistics, and
sociology, to compare and analyze different systems and their structures. The
article delves into both empirical and theoretical typologies, their methods of
construction, and their significance in understanding systems' organization and
evolution. It also discusses the historical development of typology and its
application in modern linguistics, particularly in understanding language
structures and functions.
Key words:
Semantic Cognition, Typology, Classification, Empirical
Typology, Theoretical Typology, Systematics, Taxonomy, Linguistics, Historical
Development, Language Structures, Evolution
Аннотация:
В тезисе рассматривается концепция семантического
познания с акцентом на метод типологии, который включает
классификацию и группировку объектов на основе обобщённых моделей.
Типология широко применяется в различных научных дисциплинах, таких
как биология, химия, лингвистика и социология, для сравнения и анализа
различных систем и их структур. В статье обсуждаются эмпирические и
теоретические типологии, методы их построения и их значение для
понимания организации и эволюции систем. Также рассматривается
историческое развитие типологии и её применение в современной
лингвистике, особенно в изучении структуры и функций языков.
Ключевые
слова:
Семантическое
познание,
Типология,
Классификация, Эмпирическая типология, Теоретическая типология,
Систематика,
Таксономия,
Лингвистика,
Историческое
развитие,
Структуры языка, Эволюция
Annotatsiya:
Ushbu tezisda semantik ma’no tushunchasi, jumladan,
umumlashtirilgan modellarga asoslangan obyektlarni tasniflash va guruhlash
usuli boʻlgan tipologiya metodi koʻrib chiqiladi. Tipologiya biologiya, kimyo,
tilshunoslik va sotsiologiya kabi turli ilmiy fanlarda tizimlar va ularning
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tuzilmalarini solishtirish va tahlil qilishda keng qoʻllaniladi. Maqolada empirik va
nazariy tipologiyalar, ularning qurilish usullari hamda tizimlarning tashkil etilishi
va rivojlanishini tushunishdagi ahamiyati batafsil muhokama qilinadi.
Shuningdek, maqolada tipologiyaning tarixiy rivojlanishi va uning zamonaviy
tilshunoslikda, xususan, til tuzilmalari va funksiyalarini tushunishda qoʻllanilishi
haqida soʻz yuritiladi.
Kalit so’zlar:
Semantik ma’no, Tipologiya, Tasniflash, Empirik tipologiya,
Nazariy tipologiya, Sistematik, Taksonomiya, Tilshunoslik, Tarixiy rivojlanish, Til
tuzilmalari, Evolyutsiya
Semantic cognition involves a method of scientific analysis in which objects
within a system are divided and grouped using generalized and idealized models
or types. This method applies to objects existing at the same or different times,
allowing for a comparative study of important features, connections, functions,
relationships, or organizational levels. The term "typology" refers not only to the
method but also to the outcome of the typological description and comparison of
objects.
Typological problems arise in all sciences that deal with diverse sets of
objects. These objects are typically discrete and require an organized system of
description and explanation. Examples of such sciences include chemistry,
biology, psychology, linguistics, geography, and sociology. Typology is one of the
most universal scientific approaches, focusing on establishing similarities and
differences between objects under study while seeking reliable ways to identify
and classify them. In its most developed form, typology aims to reveal the
structure of the system being studied and establish patterns that may help predict
the existence of previously unknown objects
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.
Typology can either be directly based on the concept of a "type" as a
fundamental logical classification, or it may incorporate other logical forms such
as classification, systematics, or taxonomy. The purpose of classification is to
create hierarchical systems of classes and subclasses based on inherent or
superficial features, such as name or number. Systematics, in contrast, uses a fixed
hierarchy of descriptive units to carry out a complete and detailed classification
of a set of objects. Taxonomy, meanwhile, provides the principles behind
classification and systematics, laying the groundwork for rational categorization.
Although the boundaries between these forms are somewhat arbitrary, their
usage often depends on historical traditions within a field. For example, in biology,
1
Comrie, B. (1989).
Language Universals and Linguistic Typology
. University of Chicago Press.
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typological problems are often examined within the frameworks of taxonomy and
systematics.
Typology can be divided into two types based on their method of
construction: empirical and theoretical. Empirical typologies are built on the
quantitative analysis and generalization of experimental data, using the inductive
method to identify features that indicate similarity or difference, followed by
systematization and interpretation of the collected material. Theoretical typology,
however, involves creating an ideal model of the object, which serves as a
generalized representation of its features. This type of typology establishes
principles for describing and classifying objects, as seen in the principles of
homological similarity in biology or symmetry in physics. A theoretical typology
views objects as systems, focusing on identifying the relationships that shape
these systems and constructing a representation of their structural levels. This
approach provides a fundamental means of explaining and theorizing about the
objects under study.
The concept of a "type" and the construction of typologies have evolved
throughout the history of science. In antiquity, a type was seen as an unchanging,
eternal ideal, existing either before or within the objects themselves, as proposed
by Plato and Aristotle, respectively. This interpretation of a type as an ideal
essence led to the search for archetypes or prototypes in various fields. In biology,
for instance, this view was reflected in morphological typology, which sought to
identify original forms or prototypes, like Goethe's "primeval plant" or Owen's
"archetype." This static model of typology opposed the later evolutionary
approach, which embraced change and development.
As scientific understanding progressed, a second approach to typology
emerged, grounded in the idea of development and evolution. In this approach,
typology represents systems in their development, with time playing a critical role
in their construction. Different sciences apply this approach in various ways. For
example, in biology, the evolutionary approach led to the creation of phylogenetic
systematics, which uses homological similarities to establish relationships among
organisms and organize them hierarchically. However, debates still exist regarding
the construction of these hierarchies, such as whether the diversity of life stems
from a single ancestor (monophyletic) or multiple ancestors (polyphyletic).
In linguistics, typology took shape through a comparative historical
approach, pioneered by F. and A. von Schlegel, who compared languages based on
their phonetic and semantic similarities. In the 19th century, A. Schleicher created
the genealogical tree for Indo-European languages, while W. von Humboldt
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proposed that the morphological types of languages represent evolutionary
stages from a single proto-language. These early linguistic typologies paved the
way for further exploration of language structure and evolution
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.
In more recent times, modern typology has expanded to explore languages
from both structural and functional perspectives. Structural typology examines
languages' organization in terms of phonology, morphology, syntax, and
semantics, identifying universal linguistic patterns. Functional typology, on the
other hand, looks at how languages are used in communication, exploring how
linguistic structures serve various social and cognitive functions. Semantic
typology, a more recent development, focuses on how different languages express
and categorize meanings, such as space, time, and color, revealing how different
linguistic communities perceive and interpret the world around them.
In conclusion, typology plays a vital role in both scientific and linguistic
research. It enables the systematic classification and comparison of objects or
phenomena, contributing to a deeper understanding of their nature and
relationships. Through typological analysis, scientists and linguists can identify
patterns and make predictions, advancing knowledge in their respective fields.
References:
1.
Comrie, B. (1989). Language Universals and Linguistic Typology. University
of Chicago Press.
2.
Schleicher, A. (1861). Compendium of the Comparative Grammar of the
Indo-European, Sanskrit, Greek, and Latin Languages. Oxford University Press.
3.
Humboldt, W. v. (1836). Über die Kawi-Sprache auf der Insel Java.
Königliche Akademie der Wissenschaften.
4.
Schlegel, F., & Schlegel, A. (1818). Comparative Grammar of the Indo-
European Languages. Prentice Hall.
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