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Explore how language began and evolved, with clear, thoughtful analysis you can trust.
This edition examines competing theories of language origin, weighing ideas from ancient poets to modern philosophers to separate fact from fancy.
In accessible prose, the book traces a long history of thought about language. It discusses how early Greeks and Indian scholars approached the question, and how modern readers can read sacred texts without assuming divine dictation or perfect early tongues. The author emphasizes the link between thought and speech, and why word meaning and expression matter for understanding human communication.- Unpacks key theories on how language originated and developed over time
- Shows how literature and philosophy shaped ideas about words and thought
- Highlights connections between language, culture, and perception
- Includes analysis of the Eig-Veda and its influence on linguistic history
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