Universal languages and scientific taxonomy in the seventeenth century
Auteur :
Slaughter, M. M.
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521135443
Date de publication :
4 mars 2010
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 x 1,6 cm
Poids :
430 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
In the seventeenth century, a series of proposals and schemes for an artificial language intended to replace Latin as the international medium of communication gained currency, supported by many eminent scientists of the day. Dr Slaughter demonstrates that the idea was a rational response to various factors of the age.