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Analytic Philosophy vs. Continental Philosophy
- Analytic philosophy challenges Kant's synthetic a priori propositions.
- It emphasizes linguistic analysis and formal logic, focusing on how we arrive at knowledge.
Continental Philosophy Focus
- Continental philosophy questions Kant's two-world view.
- It uses synthesis to examine broader existential themes, such as history, art, and consciousness.
Saussure's Semiotics
- Ferdinand de Saussure's semiotics breaks down signs into signifier and signified.
- He argues there's no inherent link between them, meaning is culturally constructed.