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The study of whether or not there is a past; and if so what constitutes the past.
Also called phenomenology (self-annihilationism), extinctionism, and artifactualism.
Incorrectly called "annihilationism." (Annihilationism points in time forward.)
Also called phenomenology (self-annihilationism), extinctionism, and artifactualism.
Incorrectly called "annihilationism." (Annihilationism points in time forward.)
Archeology attempts to determine whether there was a past by differentiating artifacts from chimeras.
Historical phonology schematized by Saussure proffers that sound is the only artifact energizing (emergentizing) from quintions (sound-symbols).
Historical phonology schematized by Saussure proffers that sound is the only artifact energizing (emergentizing) from quintions (sound-symbols).
by tomorrowtomorrow January 18, 2019
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the scientific study of historic or prehistoric peoples and their cultures by analysis of their artifacts, inscriptions, monuments, and other such remains, especially those that have been excavated.
by AndrewThePerson March 09, 2016