The Word and the World: India's Contribution to the Study of Language
Author(s)
Matilal, Bimal Krishna
Matilal, Bimal Krishna
In this book, Matilal demonstrates how the work of classical Indian philosophers can inform the study of the philosophy of language. He provides not simply an exposition, but also an analysis of classical theories, allowing the texts to speak for themselves. Specific topics include sphota theory, the word as a unit of sentence, the problem of translation, and an elaboration of Bhatrhari's view of cognition.
Keywords
Semantics (Philosophy), Semantics, Semantics--India, Language and languages--Philosophy, Sanskrit philology, Linguistics, Linguistics--India, P81.I4 M38 1990
Semantics (Philosophy), Semantics, Semantics--India, Language and languages--Philosophy, Sanskrit philology, Linguistics, Linguistics--India, P81.I4 M38 1990
| Name in long format: | The Word and the World: India's Contribution to the Study of Language |
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| ISBN-10: | 0195625153 |
| ISBN-13: | 9780195625158 |
| Book pages: | 200 |
| Book language: | en |
| Binding: | Hardcover |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| Dimensions: | Height: 8.75 Inches, Length: 5.75 Inches, Weight: 0.82893810512 Pounds, Width: 0.687 Inches |
