A1 Journal article (refereed)
Neo-Retro Civilization : A Philosophical Celebration of Language and Ideas (2022)


Itkonen, M. (2022). Neo-Retro Civilization : A Philosophical Celebration of Language and Ideas. TOJET : The Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology, (Special Issue), 161-170. http://www.tojet.net/special/2022_12.pdf


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Publication details

All authors or editors: Itkonen, Matti

Journal or series: TOJET : The Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology

eISSN: 2146-7242

Publication year: 2022

Issue number: Special Issue

Pages range: 161-170

Publisher: Sakarya Universitesi

Publication country: Turkey

Publication language: English

Persistent website address: http://www.tojet.net/special/2022_12.pdf

Publication open access: Openly available

Publication channel open access: Open Access channel

Additional information: Special Issue for IETC 2022 conference. English translation by Glyn Hughes.


Abstract

Language is one of the homes of being human. It can mean both good and bad. In other words, language can also be regarded as an instrument for the quality of existence: as a kind of human-existential tool, as an effective verbal implement. Thus it can be used to encourage or discourage a person. In turn, it leads equally to either well-being or ill-being. Maybe sometimes we should talk about wrong-being as well. So, it’s about divergent ways of interpreting the same message. Infiltration, indoctrination, and even manipulation — a conscious tampering —can be associated with the situation.

Language is the tool of the skiful word user. At this point, neo-retro civilization can mean timeless civilization. Correctness and tact are the essential elements of merry-making. Any lack of subtlety is to be avoided.

Merry-making is born of sheer linguistic joy. Malice has no part of it. The goal is a smile, even a laugh. Then the tears are genuine tears of joy (and not crocodile tears). And sorrow does not reside deep within anybody.


Keywords: philosophy of education; philosophy of language; languages; messages; interpretation (cognition); well-being; civilisation; urban studies; poems; essayistic literature

Free keywords: neo-retro

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Ministry reporting: Yes

Reporting Year: 2022

JUFO rating: 1


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