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Universal Languages and Scientific Taxonomy in the Seventeenth Century
M.M. Slaughter
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hardcover. Examines highly regarded proposals during the seventeenth century for an artificial language intended to replace Latin as the international medium of communication. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: CF. Dimension: 228 x 152. Weight in Grams: 562. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear. DJ has some minor nicks and tears, remains very good
In the seventeenth century, a series of proposals and schemes for an artificial language intended to replace Latin as the international medium of communication gained currency. Fully developed, these schemes consisted of a classification of all known 'things' and a set of self-defining names designed to reflect the divisions of the classification. This attempt to create a specialized and scientific form of language was enthusiastically taken up by a number of eminent scientists of the day, including Bacon, Descartes, Newton and other members of the Royal Society. Dr Slaughter demonstrates that the idea of a universal language was a rational ... Read more
In the seventeenth century, a series of proposals and schemes for an artificial language intended to replace Latin as the international medium of communication gained currency. Fully developed, these schemes consisted of a classification of all known 'things' and a set of self-defining names designed to reflect the divisions of the classification. This attempt to create a specialized and scientific form of language was enthusiastically taken up by a number of eminent scientists of the day, including Bacon, Descartes, Newton and other members of the Royal Society. Dr Slaughter demonstrates that the idea of a universal language was a rational ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1982
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Condition
Used, Very Good
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521244770
SKU
KTS0036215
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