Semantic powers : meaning and the means of knowing in classical Indian philosophy /

The author defends a conception of language as essentially a means for the reception of knowledge through testimony. He finds this account in the work of classical Indian philosophers of language, and presents a detailed analysis of their theories.

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Meaning and the means of knowing in classical Indian philosophy
1. Verfasser:
Ganeri, Jonardon
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
Oxford : Clarendon, 1999.
Zusammenfassung:
The author defends a conception of language as essentially a means for the reception of knowledge through testimony. He finds this account in the work of classical Indian philosophers of language, and presents a detailed analysis of their theories.
Umfang:
1 online resource (x, 266 pages).
Anmerkungen:
English
Bibliografie:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
0-19-167954-2
0-19-823788-X
Schlagworte:
Semantics (Philosophy)
Navya Nyāya.
Philosophy, Indic.
Language and languages > Philosophy.
Knowledge, Theory of.
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