CONCEPT “MAN”: LEXICAL-AND-SEMANTIC ASPECT

Abstract

Problem statement. The article presents lexical-and-semantic analysis of the anthropological concept “MAN” in the philosophical discourse of F. Bacon. The research is aimed at revealing lexical means of verbalization of the concept “MAN” in the philosophical works of F. Bacon, determine the features of its nominative field, which belong to its nuclear and peripheral areas and to analyze frame structure of the concept. Special attention is paid to the contents of the frame “properties of man” in terms of the correlation of the intellectual, sensual and spiritual components and their basic features. The research is aimed at detailed analysis of the frame “properties of man”. Research results. The features of the nucleus of the concept “MAN” are: “sociocentricity”, “individuality”, “specificity”, “commonality”, “high moral qualities”. The near-nucleus area of the concept “MAN” is represented by the features: “category of planetary scale”, “equality”, “unity”, “integrity”. Far periphery area of the concept “MAN” is structured by the following features: “mental abilities”, “sensual and ethical abilities”, “power”, “determination”, “productivity”, “maturity and self-awareness”, “empirical abilities”. Conclusion. Nominative field of the concept ”MAN” in the philosophical discourse of F. Bacon is structured by three frames, representing features, functions and nature of man. Frame “nature of man” contains the following slots: “intellectual abilities”, “sensual abilities” and “spiritual abilities”of man. The largest number of features (positive, negative and neutral) is included in the slot “intellectual abilities” of man. Slot “sensual abilities” represents the features of “ineffectiveness” and “imperfection of nature” of the concept. Slot “spiritual abilities” contains the features of “superiority” and “priority”. The key components of the anthropological nature in the picture of the world of F. Bacon are mind and intellect.