 Language, Syntax, and Semantics for Describing Dynamics of SystemsChristoph E. Mandl
Chapter 5 in Managing Complexity in Social Systems, 2019, pp 41-58 from Springer Abstract: Abstract Natural language, or ordinary language, is any system of communication that has evolved in humans through use and repetition without conscious planning or premeditation, says Wikipedia. Its purpose typically is that we can interact in more sophisticated ways than, say, wolves when hunting or bees when collecting nectar or fish when schooling. Natural languages are extremely flexible and so can be used for everything we are capable of interacting, communicating, and expressing. Yet in some domains, using natural language was found to be complicated or awkward, so our ancestors invented special purpose languages. These languages include not only mathematical notation, logical representation, and computer language but also musical notation. They have one common element: They are expressed and perceived visually rather than auditory—so-called semasiographic languages. Like natural languages, each has its specific syntax and semantics. Unlike bees that seem to know and understand their language from birth, we humans only come equipped with the capacity to learn languages. Date: 2019 There are no downloads for this item, see the EconPapers FAQ for hints about obtaining it. Related works: Export reference: BibTeX RIS (EndNote, ProCite, RefMan) HTML/Text Persistent link: https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:spr:mgmchp:978-3-030-01645-6_5 Ordering information: This item can be ordered from DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-01645-6_5 Access Statistics for this chapter More chapters in Management for Professionals from Springer |
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