Why is it important to understand the differences between antithesis and synthesis?
While, the purpose of such short writings is to expand our consciousness and understanding of the world through language, communication, and the way we describe ideas/understanding. Our grasp of reality is often measured by our ability to articulate its nuances using both lexical and logical semantics. In other words, our understanding—and our ability to communicate that understanding—is limited by the depth and precision of the language we use to express it.
Some explanations focus on lexical semantics, which deal with the meaning of words, while others emphasize logical semantics, which concern the relationships and structures between ideas. Most of the time, an antithesis is lexical semantics, whereas a synthesis is logical.
Most of the time, an antithesis is lexical semantics, whereas a synthesis is logical.
For example, the equation 1 + 1 = 2 is logical and represents a synthesis. It combines two distinct elements to form a new, coherent understanding. An example of this in practice, you can read, the notes showcases how these two semantic work with each other, creating a coherent understanding.
In contrast, 1 + 1 = 3 is lexical because the value of “1” can vary depending on context, interpretation, or the subtle nuances of language, which a lot of time it requires the subtle articulation of the word in my own understanding which inherently carry the value of antithesis. This flexibility in meaning often leads to an antithesis, where contrasting ideas challenge and hopefully expand our understanding.
The model of classifying understanding into a simple duo: antithesis or synthesis, helps me carry the value of the thoughts. It’s a handy tool that allows you to immediately structure your approach toward knowledge. It’s very easy to delve into lexical semantics and become delusional in your own world full of words that you made up. Sometimes you can just stash the thoughts into the synthesis basket and keep on researching, with the preconceived idea that the thoughts are not original and already “enriched” by somebody else smarter than you.