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Philosophical Languages in the Seventeenth Century: Dalgarno, Wilkins, Leibniz
Jaap Maat
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Description for Philosophical Languages in the Seventeenth Century: Dalgarno, Wilkins, Leibniz
hardcover. Gives a description of three linguistic projects that were carried out in the seventeenth century: the philosophical languages of George Dalgarno (1661) and John Wilkins (1668), as well as the work of Leibniz in this area. This book is useful for those interested in the history of linguistics and philosophy of language. Series: The New Synthese Historical Library. Num Pages: 419 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPCD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 163 x 238 x 31. Weight in Grams: 794.
This book discusses three linguistic projects carried out in the seventeenth century: the artificial languages created by Dalgamo and Wilkins, and Leibniz's uncompleted scheme. It treats each of the projects as self contained undertakings, which deserve to be studied and judged in their own right. For this reason, the two artificial languages, as well as Leib niz's work in this area, are described in considerable detail. At the same time, the characteristics of these schemes are linked with their intellectual context, and their multiple interrelations are examined at some length. In this way, the book seeks to combine a systematical ... Read more
This book discusses three linguistic projects carried out in the seventeenth century: the artificial languages created by Dalgamo and Wilkins, and Leibniz's uncompleted scheme. It treats each of the projects as self contained undertakings, which deserve to be studied and judged in their own right. For this reason, the two artificial languages, as well as Leib niz's work in this area, are described in considerable detail. At the same time, the characteristics of these schemes are linked with their intellectual context, and their multiple interrelations are examined at some length. In this way, the book seeks to combine a systematical ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Springer United States
Number of pages
419
Condition
New
Series
The New Synthese Historical Library
Number of Pages
419
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781402017582
SKU
V9781402017582
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Reviews for Philosophical Languages in the Seventeenth Century: Dalgarno, Wilkins, Leibniz
From the reviews: "Jaap Maat’s book chronicles the efforts of three European scholars from the mid- to late seventeenth century to produce a universal language. … M explains the language … with well-organized tables and examples. … M does a good job of setting up his philosophy and his relevance … . This book helps ... Read more