系统功能语言学的意义进化论及其生物进化基础

On SFL's Semogenesis and Its Roots in Biological Evolution

系统功能语言学的意义进化论为意义研究提供了一种历时性的范式,它再现了语言系统和话语形式的演变,尤其是语言通过创造意义而实现社会功能持续进化的历程。"意义进化论"这一汉语译法较贴切传达了原文术语的内涵,凸显了"意义"和"进化"两大核心概念在系统功能语言学中的理论地位。意义进化论明显受到达尔文生物进化思想的影响,因此功能进化是系统功能语言学的思想精髓之一。从理论核心、译名考察、学理渊源三个视角深入理解意义进化论的内涵,有助于推动意义研究的深化发展,揭示语言建构现实的真谛。

Semogenesis in SFL serves as a diachronic paradigm for approaching meaning,which models the evolution of language system and discourse patterns,particularly the way in which language helps social functions evolve through meaning-making processes.The Chinese version of "semogenesis"well reflects the original connotations,foregrounding the theoretical position of meaning and evolution in SFL.Semogenesis finds its roots in Darwin's theory and functionary evolution can be seen as one of the essences of SFL.The theoretic core,Chinese translation and theoretical origin of semogenesis are examined for a deeper understanding of this paradigm,which may help advance the studies of meaning and reveal the essence of language constructing reality.