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OverviewThe aim of this study is to present, as far as possible, a general description of the theory of the sign and signification in Augustine of Hippo (354-430 AD), with a view to its evaluation and implications for the study of semiotics. Accurate studies for subject, discipline, and significance have not yet given an organic and systematic vision of Augustine’s theory of the sign. The underlying aspiration is that such an endeavour will prove to be beneficial to the scholars of Augustine’s thought as well as to those with a keen interest in the history of semiotics. The study uses Augustine’s own accounts to investigate and interpret the philosophical problem of the sign. The focus lies on the first decade of Augustine’s literary production. The De dialectica, is taken as the terminus ad quo of the study, and the De doctrina christiana is the terminus ad quem. The selected texts show an explicit engagement with poignant discussion on the nature and structure of the sign, the variety of signs and their uses. Although Augustine’s intention never was to establish a theory of meaning as an independent field of study, he largely employed a theory of signs. Thus, Augustine’s approach to signs is intrinsically meaningful. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Remo GramignaPublisher: De Gruyter Imprint: De Gruyter Volume: 3 Weight: 0.463kg ISBN: 9783110595772ISBN 10: 311059577 Pages: 246 Publication Date: 20 January 2020 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsThis reviewer found the volume to be a helpful reference tool even beyond the field of semiotics, as it has several pages of helpful elucidation of the divisions of various works and their historical background. Charles Kim Jr. in: Theologische Revue 117/2021, https: //www.uni-muenster.de/Ejournals/index.php/thrv/article/view/3226/3216 (25.02.2021) """This reviewer found the volume to be a helpful reference tool even beyond the field of semiotics, as it has several pages of helpful elucidation of the divisions of various works and their historical background."" Charles Kim Jr. in: Theologische Revue 117/2021, https: //www.uni-muenster.de/Ejournals/index.php/thrv/article/view/3226/3216 (25.02.2021)" Author InformationRemo Gramigna, University of Tartu, Estonia. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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