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Humboldt
'On Language': On the Diversity of Human Language Construction and Its Influence on the Mental Development of the Huma
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Examining the universal structures of language, this classic study delves into the intricate relationship between language, mind, and culture. Originally published in 1836, it serves as a comprehensive introduction to Humboldt's analysis of the Kawi language of Java. The work stands as a significant philosophical exploration derived from comparative linguistics. This edition features a contemporary translation by Peter Heath and a new introduction by Michael Losonsky, which contextualizes Humboldt's contributions within historical and philosophical frameworks.
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Humboldt, Wilhelm von Humboldt
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- Title
- Humboldt
- Subtitle
- 'On Language': On the Diversity of Human Language Construction and Its Influence on the Mental Development of the Huma
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Wilhelm von Humboldt
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Publisher
- 2012
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 342
- ISBN13
- 9780521660891
- Category
- Philosophy
- Description
- Examining the universal structures of language, this classic study delves into the intricate relationship between language, mind, and culture. Originally published in 1836, it serves as a comprehensive introduction to Humboldt's analysis of the Kawi language of Java. The work stands as a significant philosophical exploration derived from comparative linguistics. This edition features a contemporary translation by Peter Heath and a new introduction by Michael Losonsky, which contextualizes Humboldt's contributions within historical and philosophical frameworks.