The Problem of Synonymy: Bacon's Third Idol Expanded

Dietrich Rathjens San Jose State University

Abstract

The essay proceeds from an unorthodox interpretation of Bacon's “Idols of the Market-place” to develop a general theory of synonymy. This popular concept is one of the fundamental ills in our thinking (and, therefore, speech and writing). The essay suggests that we abolish the notion of synonymy in praxis.

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Journal of Technical Writing and Communication
Published
1987-10-01
DOI
10.2190/tx4y-hjv5-ga9y-qh4m
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