Spirova, E. M. Symbol as an Image and Concept (Response to V. A. Podoroga’s Comments)

Abstract: The article talks about a symbol as a concept of philosophical anthropology. The author tries to show a double function of a symbol which can act both as an image and a concept. Such interpretation of symbol was supported by the members of the Thesis Board when the author defended his thesis for a Doctor’s degree. At the same time, the thesis arose many discussions and debates. In this article the author is answering questions asked by Valery Alexandrovich Podoroga during defense who noted that symbol was closer to an image than a philosophical concept.

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