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It is an annual event sponsored by the institute of general semantics in honor of alfred korzybski. In spite of its title, this book is neither scientific nor sane. Contents note on errata prefaces preface to 5th edition, 1993 preface to 4th edition 1958 bibliographical note 1958. Pdf version of the original work by alfred korzybski introducing the field of. From the preface to the alfred korzybski belonged to an old polish family which had produced. Selections from science and sanity serves as an excellent introduction to general semantics as a system intended to aid the individuals adjustment to reality, enhance intellectual and creative activities, and alleviate the many social ills that have plagued humanity throughout our history. General semantics, established in 1938 as the center for training. Download now through the ages man has been preoccupied with logic, sanity and moral standards, probably more than other concepts. Like moreover, every language having a structure, by the very nature of language, reflects in its own structure that of the world as assumed by those who evolve the language. It is the first volume of a series of books dealing with nonaristotelian logic. Alfred korzybski science and sanity science cognitive science. Anyone who takes the time to absorb korzybski will never listen to language the same way. That being said, the book tends to repeat the same messages over and over map is not the territory, deny the is of identity. Whenever the map is confused with the territory, a semantic disturbance is set up in the organism.
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