Truth and meaning

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   August 8, 2005

   Michael

   I like this Alex. It reminds me of something I remember from learning translation and interpretation theory years ago. E.D. Hirsch argued that a text had a meaning that stood outside the reader. This equates to your use of truth (its seems to me). The author’s intent was his meaning and it was the readers job let the author communicate his/her meaning. But a text also had a significance unique to each reader (this seems to equate to your use of meaning). And it was important that the reader discover the signficance of the text but not apart from the author’s meaning.

   Anyhow, just a thought to add along side your post.

   Good to see your blog so active again with various posts!
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   August 8, 2005

   Alexander Kjerulf

   Hi Mike

   Yes, that’s exactly it. A meaning outside of the reader is what I call truth. A meaning inside is "your" meaning.

   I knew I couldn’t be the first to think of this one :o)

   And it’s good to be back and blogging after a loooong break.

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