Document Type : Research Paper
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Tabataba’I and uexkull based upon physiological and genetic realities of organisms sought to speculate about the perceptual word and human conditions. The considerable similarities and affinities between two theory pave ground for recognizing and developing some capacities in tabataba’I theory. Conventional knowledge is subjective tool arised from innate and genetic demands and relevant emotions on the other side is a world constructed and affected by natural needs of organism. This formation is realized by mechanism of definition which is equal to convention. Definition itself is being brought about functional circle that is interaction and mutual affection of organism and environment. Paying attention to the biological reality, bodily needs, effect of non-cognitive elements on mind and knowledge, close relation between perceptual and semantic dimensions, priority of function and usefulness instead of truth and false, emphasis on subjectivity are among the similarities of the two theories. Believing in permanent conventions distinguish tabataba’I from uexkull.
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