Linguistic Variability & Intellectual Development

Humboldt, Wilhelm Von

ISBN 10: 081221028X / ISBN 13: 9780812210286

Published by University of Pennsylvania Press, Philadelphia, PA, 1972

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One of the classic studies of linguistic theory."Noam Chomsky", 296 pages. Translated by George Buck & Frithjof Raven.; 5 1/4 x 8 ''. Seller Inventory # 89232

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Title: Linguistic Variability & Intellectual ...

Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press, Philadelphia, PA

Publication Date: 1972

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Very Good+

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Synopsis:

Linguistic Variability and Intellectual Development, Wilhelm von Humbolt's most famous work, was published by his brother Alexander posthumously, in 1836. It promptly established itself as a classic in the philosophy of language and has held that position ever since. With many examples from a vast multitude of languages, from Sanskrit to Delaware Indian, the author shows how character and structure of a language expresses the inner life and knowledge of its speakers and how their intellectual development is in turn shaped by their language.

About the Author:

Wilhelm von Humboldt (1767-1835), German man of letters and diplomat, was also an extraordinary philologist.