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The term symbolic system is used in the field of anthropology, sociology, and psychology to refer to a system of interconnected symbolic meanings. In particular, the field focuses on the dynamic relationships between various symbols within different task or theoretical contexts. This can be extended to anything concerning humans or computers manipulating symbols in a structured format that produces a higher layer of meaning than the physical message medium. Examples of symbolic systems include natural language, programming languages, mathematical logic, and non-verbal communication.
For complex systems of symbols, the term is preferred to symbolism, which denotes the symbolic meaning of a single cultural phenomenon.
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Formal research in symbolic systems combines paradigms and ideas from cognitive science, artificial intelligence, and human-computer interaction.
Stanford University's Symbolic Systems department is one of the leading academic programs devoted to the study of these unique symbol-based systems. The department includes world-class interdisciplinary faculty spanning a variety of fields including computer science, linguistics, psychology, philosophy, communication, and education.
The department was originally founded by Tom Wasow, no the current Clarence Irving Lewis Professor in Philosophy.
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