Universal history of linguistics : India, China, Arabia, Europe / Esa Itkonen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Itkonen, Esa.

Series:

Amsterdam studies in the theory and history of linguistic science. Studies in the history of the language sciences ; Series III, v. 65.

Amsterdam studies in the theory and history of linguistic science. Series III, Studies in the history of the language sciences, 0304-0720 ; v. 65

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Linguistics--History.

Linguistics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (378 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Amsterdam ; Philadelphia : J. Benjamins Pub. Co., 1991.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This wide-ranging book presents the linguistic achievements of four major cultures to readers presumably conversant with modern theoretical linguistics. The chapter on India discusses in detail Pan?ini's (c. 400 B.C.) grammar Ast-adhy-ay-i as well as the work of his commentators Katyayana, Patanjali, and Bhartr?hari. In the Chinese tradition, the Confucian doctrine of the Rectification of Names' is singled out for treatment. Arabic linguistics is represented by Sibawaihi's (d. 793) grammar al-Kitab, in particular its syntax, as well as the subsequent commentary tradition. The cha

Contents:

UNIVERSAL HISTORY OF LINGUISTICS: INDIA, CHINA, ARABIA, EUROPE; Editorial page; Title page; Copyright page; Preface; Table of contents; 1. Introduction; 2. India; 3. China; 4. Arabia; 5. Europe; 6. Implications for the Philosophy of Science; 7. Conclusion; References; Name Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [349]-362) and index.

ISBN:

1-283-31332-4

9786613313324

90-272-7767-2

OCLC:

297281785