The Semiosis of Pretense: Deception, Compliance, Novel Projection Organizers: Donna E. West westsimon@twcny.rr.com and Myrdene Anderson myanders@purdue.edu This symposium will explore the emergence and ontogenesis of pretense in living systems (especially human), exploring: simple reiteration of false beliefs; acceptance of claims with meager evidence; novel extensions of conventional uses; misfeasance with intent to deceive. The two initial…
Month: April 2015
Announcing CFP Extension for the 40th Annual Meeting
Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to extend the deadline for submitting abstracts to the 40th Annual Meeting of the Semiotic Society of America to Monday, June 22, 2015. We anticipate a significant number of submissions. We encourage you to submit your proposal as soon as possible. All the best, Farouk Seif Executive Director, Semiotic Society of…