Semantics is the study of the relationship between words and meanings. ... They do this by studying what signs are, as well as how signs possess significance-that is, how they are intended by speakers, how they designate (make reference to things and ideas), and how they are interpreted by listeners. ... Postman believes that a course in comparative religion will help students see that all traditions were the product of historical development and comparative study would demonstrate that every religion possessed some measure of truth. ... To conclude Postman's "New Curriculum Proposal,"...

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