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This book examines the theories of meaning or artha. It discusses approaches in different schools of thought-Grammarian, Mimamsika, Buddhist, early Naiyayika, Navya Naiyayika, and Vedantin-highlighting the significant relationship between 'word' and 'meaning/knowing/ knowledge'. The author probes and explores the tension between tenets of the Navya-Nyaya school and elucidates on the important changes brought about by the introduction of modes of thought in the theory of meaning. An important contribution to the philosophy of language, this volume demonstrates that classical Indian theory of language can inform and be informed by contemporary philosophy.
This book will interest students and scholars of philosophy, history, sociology, anthropology, and linguistics.
This book will interest students and scholars of philosophy, history, sociology, anthropology, and linguistics.
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Jonardon Ganeri was Reader in Philosophy, Department of Philosophy, University of Liverpool.
Jonardon Ganeri was Reader in Philosophy, Department of Philosophy, University of Liverpool.
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- PublisherOxford University Press
- Publication date2006
- ISBN 10 0195671996
- ISBN 13 9780195671995
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages268
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. IX-258 pages ; 22 cm. Part of the "Foundations of Philosophy in India" series, this second volume is an important contribution to the study on the philosophy of language. It highlights the significant relationship between semantic power and epistemic power to understand the important philosophical category of meaning. Seller Inventory # egk320
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