[CG] Zeroth Law Of Semiotics

Cf: Zeroth Law Of Semiotics • Discussion 2 http://inquiryintoinquiry.com/2022/10/27/zeroth-law-of-semiotics-discussion… Re: Zeroth Law Of Semiotics https://inquiryintoinquiry.com/2015/07/30/zeroth-law-of-semiotics/ Re: FB | Charles S. Peirce Society https://www.facebook.com/groups/peircesociety/posts/2757776511024990/ ::: Joseph Harry https://www.facebook.com/groups/peircesociety/posts/2757776511024990?commen… <QUOTE JH:> “Meaning is a privilege not a right” would seem to be a meaningless proposition, since ‘privilege’ and ‘right’ are third-order evaluative, symbolic terms, while ‘meaning’ is a neutral second-order term, implying only existential individualized dynamic activity or process. Driving (a car) is a privilege not a right, but meaning is neither. </QUOTE> Dear Joseph, That may be too literal a reading for Zero‑Aster's poetic figure. If I read the oracle right, the contrast between “privilege” and “right” serves merely to mark the distinction between meanings optional and obligatory. Whether any hint of “private law” or “law unto itself” is intended or involved is something I would have to spend more time thinking about. Regards, Jon