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Exploring Conversational Implication in Pragmatics

This article delves into the concept of conversational implication as articulated by Herbert Paul Grice, highlighting its significance in understanding the nuances of communication and the role of context in shaping meaning.

Culture

Women of the Sacred Forest: Guardians of Peace in Senegal

2024-11-21T16:31:29.394Z

The Women of the Sacred Forest in Senegal play a vital role in addressing crises through spiritual rituals, maintaining peace, and preserving cultural heritage in the Casamance region.

Culture

Tribute to Jabo: A Scholar and Guide of the Land of Israel

2024-11-21T15:01:08.498Z

Zeev Hanoch Ehrlich, known as Jabo, was a revered scholar of the Land of Israel who was killed in Lebanon while conducting historical research. His contributions to the understanding of Jewish heritage and his passion for the ancient sites of Israel have left a lasting impact.

Culture

Maurizio Cattelan's Banana Artwork Sells for $6.2 Million at Sotheby's

2024-11-21T09:31:32.875Z

Maurizio Cattelan's banana artwork titled 'Comedian' sold for $6.2 million at Sotheby's in New York, purchased by entrepreneur Justin Sun, highlighting the evolving art market.

Culture

Italy Recovers Etruscan Artifacts Worth €8 Million from Grave Robbers

2024-11-21T07:40:52.165Z

Italian authorities have recovered valuable Etruscan artifacts, worth 8 million euros, from amateur grave robbers in Umbria. The artifacts, dating back to the 3rd century BC, include urns, sarcophagi, and beauty accessories, and were discovered during illegal excavations.

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Culture

Celebrating the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God: A Symbol of Unity in Russia

2024-11-04T17:07:16.154Z

On November 4, Orthodox Christians celebrate the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God, a symbol of faith and national unity in Russia, commemorating the liberation of Moscow in 1612.

Culture

Doha's 'Together We Are' Exhibition Celebrates Healing Through Art

2024-11-04T16:08:04.202Z

The 'Together We Are' exhibition in Doha highlights the cultural ties between Qatar and Egypt through artworks by young cancer patients, emphasizing art's healing power.

Culture

Exploring Colonialism: Architecture as a Tool for Control and Exploitation

2024-11-04T13:57:21.641Z

The episode of 'Architecture and Man' examines how colonial powers exploited architecture and urban planning to suppress local identities and facilitate resource extraction.

Culture

Kamel Daoud Wins 2024 Prix Goncourt for 'Houris'

2024-11-04T13:07:49.913Z

Kamel Daoud, a French-Algerian writer, wins the 2024 Prix Goncourt for his novel 'Houris', which explores the impact of the Algerian civil war.

Culture

Gaël Faye Wins 2024 Renaudot Prize for 'Jacaranda'

2024-11-04T12:17:29.362Z

Gaël Faye receives the 2024 Renaudot Prize for his novel 'Jacaranda', exploring themes of memory and identity against the backdrop of the Rwandan genocide.

Culture

Kamel Daoud Wins 2024 Goncourt Prize for "Houris"

2024-11-04T11:57:37.325Z

Algerian novelist Kamel Daoud has won the prestigious 2024 Goncourt Prize for his novel "Houris," which poignantly addresses the traumas of Algeria's civil war and the enduring silence surrounding this dark chapter in the country's history.