Артефакти 1. Дефиниция
Artifacts 1. Definition
Author(s): Serghey GherdjikovSubject(s): Anthropology, Philosophy, Social Sciences, Education, Philosophical Traditions, Epistemology, Special Branches of Philosophy, Philosophy of Mind, Philosophy of Science, Cultural Anthropology / Ethnology, Vocational Education, Phenomenology, Hermeneutics
Published by: Национално издателство за образование и наука „Аз-буки“
Keywords: artefact; biofact, meaning; function; real-virtual; culture; archeology
Summary/Abstract: In this paper I present a definition of artifact based on cases of philosophical and scientific use: anthropogenic abiotic virtual or real object with meaning and/or function. This definition is proposed in a new dimension: real–virtual, which purports to replace the classical opposition material–ideal as a better way of defining what an artifact is. I consider as virtual here not only digital simulations, but all sign forms. I show that my definition works better in explaining artifacts. I follow empirical science as a technique of studying artifacts, and subscribe to the anthropological paradigm.
Journal: Философия
- Issue Year: 30/2021
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 153-167
- Page Count: 15
- Language: Bulgarian
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