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The sign relations <math>L(\text{A})\!</math> and <math>L(\text{B})\!</math> are lacking in several dimensions of realistic properties that would ordinarily be more fully developed in the kinds of sign relations that are found to be involved in inquiry. This section initiates a discussion of two such dimensions, the ''dynamic'' and the ''evaluative'' aspects of sign relations, and it treats the materials that are organized along these lines at two broad levels, either ''within'' or ''between'' particular examples of sign relations.
The sign relations <math>L(\text{A})\!</math> and <math>L(\text{B})\!</math> are lacking in several dimensions of realistic properties that would ordinarily be more fully developed in the kinds of sign relations that are found to be involved in inquiry. This section initiates a discussion of two such dimensions, the ''dynamic'' and the ''evaluative'' aspects of sign relations, and it treats the materials that are organized along these lines at two broad levels, either ''within'' or ''between'' particular examples of sign relations.
# The ''dynamic dimension'' deals with change. Thus, it details the forms of diversity that sign relations distribute in a temporal process. It is concerned with the transitions that take place from element to element within a sign relation and also with the changes that take place from one whole sign relation to another, thereby generating various types and levels of ''sign process''.
# 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''.
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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.