Re: [xmca] Concepts as sedimentation

[Andy Blunden <ablunden@mira.net>]

I recognise, Tony, that others use the term "sedimentation" differently, 
but I choose to use the word with this very specific meaning. But the 
meaning is not a lot different from the langue/parole distinction. If la 
langue is not embodied in the actual daily use of words then I presume 
it is embodied in text books and other material artefacts reflecting 
past usage. I am not language-centric, so I tend to base the distinction 
on activity and the artefacts it leaves behind to afford future activity 
- that includes language-use but it not limited to that.

Andy

Tony Whitson wrote:
> On Mon, 26 Sep 2011, Andy Blunden wrote:
>
> > (specifically matter rather than activity)
>
> Andy, I'm not sure what you mean by this.
>
> As I was understanding sedimentation, it would pertain to something 
> like the grammar of a language. This is not activity as in Saussure's 
> _parole_; it is the regularity of _la langue_. It's not something 
> non-material; but is it "matter," or is it a matter of form?
>
> Or am I understanding "sedimentation" too inclusively?

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