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OverviewTheory and history combine in this book to form a coherent narrative of the debates on language and languages in the Western world, from ancient classic philosophy to the present, with a final glance at on-going discussions on language as a cognitive tool, on its bodily roots and philogenetic role. An introductory chapter reviews the epistemological areas that converge into, or contribute to, language philosophy, and discusses their methods, relations, and goals. In this context, the status of language philosophy is discussed in its relation to the sciences and the arts of language. Each chapter is followed by a list of suggested readings that refer the reader to the final bibliography. About the author: Lia Formigari, Professor Emeritus at University of Rome, La Sapienza. Her publications include: Language and Experience in XVIIth-century British Philosophy. Amsterdam & Philadelphia: J. Benjamins, 1988; Signs, Science and Politics. Philosophies of Language in Europe 1700–1830. Amsterdam & Philadelphia: J. Benjamins, 1993; La sémiotique empiriste face au kantisme. Liège: Mardaga, 1994. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Lia Formigari (University of Rome, La Sapienza) , Gabriel PoolePublisher: John Benjamins Publishing Co Imprint: John Benjamins Publishing Co Volume: 105 Weight: 0.360kg ISBN: 9789027245960ISBN 10: 9027245967 Pages: 252 Publication Date: 28 October 2004 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents1. Foreword; 2. 1. A map of the area; 3. 2. Language, thought, and reality; 4. 3. A natural history of speech; 5. 4. Philosophy of language from Boethius to Locke; 6. 5. Language and philosophy from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment; 7. 6. Languages, peoples, and nations; 8. 7. Language and philosophy at the turn of the 19th century; 9. 8. Conclusion: A glance at on-going work; 10. Bibliography; 11. Author index; 12. Subject indexReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |