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# The ''evaluative dimension'' deals with goals.  Thus, it details the forms of diversity that sign relations contribute to a definite purpose.  It is concerned with the comparisons that can be made on a scale of values between the elements within a sign relation and also between whole sign relations themselves, with a view toward deciding which is better for a ''designated purpose''.

# The ''evaluative dimension'' deals with goals.  Thus, it details the forms of diversity that sign relations contribute to a definite purpose.  It is concerned with the comparisons that can be made on a scale of values between the elements within a sign relation and also between whole sign relations themselves, with a view toward deciding which is better for a ''designated purpose''.

At the primary level of analysis, one is concerned with the application of these two dimensions ''within'' particular sign relations.  At every subsequent level of analysis, one deals with the dynamic transitions and evaluative comparisons that can be contemplated ''between'' particular sign relations.  In order to cover all these dimensions, types, and levels of diversity in a unified way, there is need for a substantive term that can allow one to indicate any of the above objects of discussion and thought — including elements of sign relations, particular sign relations, and states of systems — and to regard it as an ''object, sign, or state in a certain stage of construction;;.  I will use the word ''station'' for this purpose.

At the primary level of analysis, one is concerned with the application of these two dimensions ''within'' particular sign relations.  At every subsequent level of analysis, one deals with the dynamic transitions and evaluative comparisons that can be contemplated ''between'' particular sign relations.  In order to cover all these dimensions, types, and levels of diversity in a unified way, there is need for a substantive term that can allow one to indicate any of the above objects of discussion and thought — including elements of sign relations, particular sign relations, and states of systems — and to regard it as an “object, sign, or state in a certain stage of construction”.  I will use the word ''station'' for this purpose.

In order to organize the discussion of these two dimensions, both within and between particular sign relations, and to coordinate their ordinary relation to each other in practical situations, it pays to develop a combined form of ''dynamic evaluative framework'', similar in design and utility to the objective frameworks set up earlier.

In order to organize the discussion of these two dimensions, both within and between particular sign relations, and to coordinate their ordinary relation to each other in practical situations, it pays to develop a combined form of ''dynamic evaluative framework'' (DEF), similar in design and utility to the objective frameworks set up earlier.

A ''dynamic evaluative framework'' encompasses two dimensions of comparison between stations:

A ''dynamic evaluative framework'' (DEF) encompasses two dimensions of comparison between stations:

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1. A "dynamic" dimension, as swept out by a process of changing stations, permits comparison between stations in terms of before and after on a scale of temporal order.

 

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<p>A dynamic dimension, as swept out by a process of changing stations, permits comparison between stations in terms of before and after on a scale of temporal order.</p>

A terminal station on a dynamic dimension is called a "stable" station.

<p>A terminal station on a dynamic dimension is called a ''stable station''.</p></li>

2. An "evaluative" dimension permits comparison between stations on a scale of values.

<p>An evaluative dimension permits comparison between stations on a scale of values.</p>

A terminal station on an evaluative dimension is called a "standard" or "canonical" station.

<p>A terminal station on an evaluative dimension is called a ''canonical station'' or a ''standard station''.</p></li></ol>

A station that is both stable and standard is called a "normal" station.

A station that is both stable and standard is called a ''normal station''.

Consider the following analogies or correspondences that exist between different orders of sign relational structure:

Consider the following analogies or correspondences that exist between different orders of sign relational structure: