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| It is important to emphasize that the index set <math>J\!</math> and the particular attachments of indices to dyadic relations are part and parcel to <math>G\!</math>, befitting the concrete character intended for the concept of an objective genre, which is expected to realistically embody in the character of each <math>G_j\!</math> both ''a local habitation and a name''. For this reason, among others, the <math>G_j\!</math> can safely be referred to as ''individual dyadic relations''. Since the classical notion of an ''individual'' as a ''perfectly determinate entity'' has no application in finite information contexts, it is safe to recycle this term to distinguish the ''terminally informative particulars'' that a concrete index <math>j\!</math> adds to its thematic object <math>G_j\!</math>. | | It is important to emphasize that the index set <math>J\!</math> and the particular attachments of indices to dyadic relations are part and parcel to <math>G\!</math>, befitting the concrete character intended for the concept of an objective genre, which is expected to realistically embody in the character of each <math>G_j\!</math> both ''a local habitation and a name''. For this reason, among others, the <math>G_j\!</math> can safely be referred to as ''individual dyadic relations''. Since the classical notion of an ''individual'' as a ''perfectly determinate entity'' has no application in finite information contexts, it is safe to recycle this term to distinguish the ''terminally informative particulars'' that a concrete index <math>j\!</math> adds to its thematic object <math>G_j\!</math>. |
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− | Depending on the prevailing direction of interest in the genre ''G'', <math>\lessdot</math> or <math>\gtrdot</math>, the same symbol is used equivocally for all the relations <math>G_j\!</math>. The <math>G_j\!</math> can be regarded as formalizing the objective motives that make up the genre <math>G\!</math>, provided it is understood that the information corresponding to the parameter <math>j\!</math> constitutes an integral part of the ''motive'' or ''motif'' of <math>G_j\!</math>. | + | Depending on the prevailing direction of interest in the genre <math>G\!</math>, <math>\lessdot</math> or <math>\gtrdot</math>, the same symbol is used equivocally for all the relations <math>G_j\!</math>. The <math>G_j\!</math> can be regarded as formalizing the objective motives that make up the genre <math>G\!</math>, provided it is understood that the information corresponding to the parameter <math>j\!</math> constitutes an integral part of the ''motive'' or ''motif'' of <math>G_j\!</math>. |
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| In this formulation, <math>G\!</math> constitutes ''ontological hierarchy'' of a plenary type, one that determines the complete array of objects and relationships that are conceivable and describable within a given discussion. Operating with reference to the global field of possibilities presented by <math>G\!</math>, each <math>G_j\!</math> corresponds to the specialized competence of a particular agent, selecting out the objects and links of the generic hierarchy that are known to, owing to, or owned by a given interpreter. | | In this formulation, <math>G\!</math> constitutes ''ontological hierarchy'' of a plenary type, one that determines the complete array of objects and relationships that are conceivable and describable within a given discussion. Operating with reference to the global field of possibilities presented by <math>G\!</math>, each <math>G_j\!</math> corresponds to the specialized competence of a particular agent, selecting out the objects and links of the generic hierarchy that are known to, owing to, or owned by a given interpreter. |
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− | On these occasions, the assertion that (''x'', ''y'') ∈ <font size="+2">∪</font><sub>''J'' </sub>''G'' = ''G''<sub>''XX''</sub> can be indicated by any one of the following equivalent expressions: | + | On these occasions, the assertion that <math>(x, y)\!</math> is in <math>\cup_J G = G_{XX}</math> can be indicated by any one of the following equivalent expressions: |
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− | :{| style="text-align:left; width:90%"
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− | | ''G'' : ''x'' <math>\lessdot</math> ''y'' , | + | | <math>G : x \lessdot y,</math> |
− | | ''x'' <math>\lessdot</math><sub>''G''</sub> ''y'' , | + | | <math>x \lessdot_G y,</math> |
− | | ''x'' <math>\lessdot</math> ''y'' : ''G'' , | + | | <math>x \lessdot y : G,</math> |
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− | | ''G'' : ''y'' <math>\gtrdot</math> ''x'' , | + | | <math>G : y \gtrdot x,</math> |
− | | ''y'' <math>\gtrdot</math><sub>''G''</sub> ''x'' , | + | | <math>y \gtrdot_G x,</math> |
− | | ''y'' <math>\gtrdot</math> ''x'' : ''G'' . | + | | <math>y \gtrdot x : G.</math> |
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− | At other times explicit mention needs to be made of the ''interpretive perspective'' or ''individual dyadic relation'' (IDR) that links two objects. To indicate that a triple consisting of an OM ''j'' and two objects ''x'' and ''y'' belongs to the standing relation of the OG, in symbols, (''j'', ''x'', ''y'') ∈ <math>:\!\lessdot</math>, or equally, to indicate that a triple consisting of an OM ''j'' and two objects ''y'' and ''x'' belongs to the propping relation of the OG, in symbols, (''j'', ''y'', ''x'') ∈ <math>:\!\gtrdot</math>, all of the following notations are equivalent: | + | At other times explicit mention needs to be made of the ''interpretive perspective'' or ''individual dyadic relation'' that links two objects. To indicate that a triple consisting of a motive <math>j\!</math> and two objects <math>x\!</math> and <math>y\!</math> belongs to the standing relation of the genre, in symbols, <math>(j, x, y) \in\ :\!\lessdot</math>, or equally, to indicate that a triple consisting of a motive <math>j\!</math> and two objects <math>y\!</math> and <math>x\!</math> belongs to the propping relation of the genre, in symbols, <math>(j, y, x) \in\ :\!\gtrdot</math>, all of the following notations are equivalent: |
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− | | ''j'' : ''x'' <math>\lessdot</math> ''y'' , | + | | <math>j : x \lessdot y,</math> |
− | | ''x'' <math>\lessdot</math><sub>''j''</sub> ''y'' , | + | | <math>x \lessdot_j y,</math> |
− | | ''x'' <math>\lessdot</math> ''y'' : ''j'' , | + | | <math>x \lessdot y : j,</math> |
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− | | ''j'' : ''y'' <math>\gtrdot</math> ''x'' , | + | | <math>j : y \gtrdot x,</math> |
− | | ''y'' <math>\gtrdot</math><sub>''j''</sub> ''x'' , | + | | <math>y \gtrdot_j x,</math> |
− | | ''y'' <math>\gtrdot</math> ''x'' : ''j'' . | + | | <math>y \gtrdot x : j.</math> |
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