Adjective

symbolic

  1. Pertaining to a symbol.
  2. Referring to something with an implicit meaning.

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Mon Sep 14 16:27:26 2009

Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent things such as ideas and emotions. Symbolism is sometimes used to refer specifically to totemic symbols that stand on their own, as opposed to linguistic symbols.

In psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung envisioned symbols as being not of the mind, but rather the mind's capacity to hold information. The mind uses symbols to form free association, organization, and connections between symbols. Jung and Freud diverged on the issue of common cognitive symbol systems and whether they exist within the individual mind or among other minds, whether cognitive symbolism was innate or defined by the environment.

Symbolism is important to religion. Some religious oracles divine by interpreting symbols. Max Weber described religion as a system of sacred religious symbolism.

Role of Context in Symbolism

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A symbol's meaning may be modified by various factors including popular usage, history, and contextual intent.

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Fri Nov 6 19:19:58 2009

How to write a paper on Symbolic Interactionism?
Q. Symbolic Interactionism? Ok i think i understand what this word means. The instructions for this paper is that i need to apply it to a job i now hold or have held. I guees my observations? This is for sociology! Im only a junior in high school! I go osu at the same time. This topic is kind of confusing, any tips??? THANKS! I also have the option of using conflict theory or functionalism. Ive only worked at a pizza hut and i now work at a Red Lobster!
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A. Symbolic Interaction Theory Description People act based on symbolic meanings they find within any given situation. We thus interact with the symbols, forming relationships around them. The goals of our interactions with one another are to create shared meaning. Language is itself a symbolic form, which is used to anchor meanings to the symbols. Key aspects are: We act toward others based on the meaning that those other people have for us. Meaning is created in the interactions we have with other people in sharing our interpretations of symbols. Meanings are modified through an interpretive process whereby we first internally create meaning, then check it externally and with other people. We develop our self-concepts through… [cont.]
Answered by luckylyndy2 - Wed Feb 21 11:35:37 2007

What are some unique symbolic languages to use for a tattoo?
Q. I want to get a symbolic tattoo but I feel that Kanji symbols are too overused. Are there any other symbolic languages that would be good for tattooing?
Asked by skier42535 - Sat May 23 16:21:19 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. How about one your familiar with?? That way you won't end up with something like 'vagina head' written on your arm.
Answered by MeganM - Sat May 23 16:32:22 2009

What object would you present to as symbolic of how you see yourself?
Q. Please be specific. Do not say a pillow say why the pillow is symbolic of how you see yourself.
Asked by twism - Wed Jun 20 20:41:51 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. A refrigerator. No. It doesn't have anything to do with being cold. It's because it is filled with a large variety of interesting things!
Answered by DixeVil - Thu Jun 21 04:10:13 2007

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