Abstract
The aim of this paper is to identify, compare and analyze the basic master signifiers within the Georgian political discourse. We will try to constructsome kind of a typology of master signifiers in relation with the concept of ideology/discourse, fitting them in the main political parties’ ideologicalgrounds. We will also try to show that the concept of the Master Signifier can be employed while analyzing any type of political realm for practicalpurposes. Our main task will be the general typology of Master Signifiers, with a particular focus on the Georgian political-ideological realm. Togetherwith the master signifier, the concept of empty signifier is also given in the literature. Accordingly, there are dysfunctional master signifiers, as well.Our goal is to focus on the dysfunctional signifiers and their importance in terms of meaning creation/cancelation. At the same time, the notion shouldbe examined in the context of ideology/power relations. Moreover, it must be considered in relation with concepts like discursive strategy, narrative,metaphor.Keywords: Discourse, ideology, Master signifier
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