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<p>In his <italic>Theory of language</italic>, written in 1934, the psychologist Karl Bühler proposes applying the concept of Gestalt, developed at that time in philosophy and psychology, to the study of linguistic phenomena. This paper outlines and critically examines Bühler’s proposal. In particular, this paper highlights the two-sided approach that Bühler takes. Bühler shows that both the sound shape (Gestalt) and phonematic signalment (elements) are required for the recognition of linguistic phenomena. Accordingly, two methods of word recognition can be identified in the speaker and listener. The questions that arise in this context about the content of the perception realized when a word is heard will be briefly presented in this paper.</p>
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In his Theory of language, written in 1934, the psychologist Karl Bühler proposes applying the concept of Gestalt, developed at that time in philosophy and psychology, to the study of linguistic phenomena. This paper outlines and critically examines Bühler’s proposal. In particular, this paper highlights the two-sided approach that Bühler takes. Bühler shows that both the sound shape (Gestalt) and phonematic signalment (elements) are required for the recognition of linguistic phenomena. Accordingly, two methods of word recognition can be identified in the speaker and listener. The questions that arise in this context about the content of the perception realized when a word is heard will be briefly presented in this paper.

Teil und Ganzes in Karl Bühlers <italic>Sprachtheorie</italic>

Gestalt Theory

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In his Theory of language, written in 1934, the psychologist Karl Bühler proposes applying the concept of Gestalt, developed at that time in philosophy and...

Teil und Ganzes in Karl Bühlers Sprachtheorie

Published Online: Aug 30, 2023

Page range: 31 - 40

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/gth-2023-0009

Keywords
sound shape, phonematic signalment, circumstantial and resonance method, conceptual content of perception

© 2023 Janette Friedrich, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Teil und Ganzes in Karl Bühlers Sprachtheorie

Published Online: Aug 30, 2023

Page range: 31 - 40

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/gth-2023-0009

Keywordssound shape, phonematic signalment, circumstantial and resonance method, conceptual content of perception

© 2023 Janette Friedrich, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Keywords
sound shape, phonematic signalment, circumstantial and resonance method, conceptual content of perception