From a Semantic Perspective: the Relationship Between Linguistics and Philosophy

Abstract

Meaning serves as the common ground between linguistics and philosophy, forming the basis for their interconnection. Linguistic meaning often faces ambiguities when intertwined with philosophical meaning, and from a cultural viewpoint, linguistic components, along with their meanings, also encompass various philosophical interpretations. This study investigates the link between linguistics and philosophy by focusing on the expansion of these meanings. Given that linguistic components convey philosophical implications in addition to their linguistic meanings, the aim of this research is to examine the relationship between linguistics and philosophy through a semantic lens. In examining the connection between linguistics and philosophy, a descriptive-analytical approach was utilized. The research demonstrated that factors such as reference, reasoning, intentionality, structural, quantitative, and qualitative meanings, linguistic logic, and concepts of linguistic determinism and free will play a role in both expanding and constraining meaning in language. The findings indicate that, from a semantic standpoint, there is a shared boundary between linguistics and philosophy, and to achieve linguistic meaning in communication, it is essential to consider the interrelationship between both linguistic and philosophical disciplines.