Semantic powers: meaning and the means of knowing in classical indian philosophy
Auteur :
Ganeri, Jonardon
Éditeur :
Oxford University Press
ISBN :
9780198237884
Date de publication :
25 mars 1999
Dimensions :
22,5 x 14,4 x 2,0 cm
Poids :
452 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
The author defends a conception of language as essentially a means for the reception of knowledge through testimony. He finds this account in the work of classical Indian philosophers of language, and presents a detailed analysis of their theories, with emphasis of the work of Gaddhara.