An Essay on the Origin of Language: Based on Researches and the Works of M. Renan - Softcover

Farrar, Frederic W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1417959878 ISBN 13: 9781417959877

Verlag: Kessinger Publishing Co, 2005

Inhaltsangabe

""An Essay on the Origin of Language: Based on Researches and the Works of M. Renan"" is a book written by Frederic W. Farrar that explores the history and development of language. The book is based on the research and works of Ernest Renan, a French philosopher and linguist, and delves into the origins of language, its evolution over time, and the various factors that have influenced its development. Farrar's essay is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of language. He begins by discussing the theories of language origin that were prevalent in the 19th century, including the idea that language was a divine gift or that it developed spontaneously among early humans. Farrar then goes on to examine the evidence for these theories and presents his own ideas on the subject.Throughout the book, Farrar draws on the works of Renan, who was a pioneer in the field of linguistics. Renan's research into the history of language and its relationship to culture and society is a major influence on Farrar's thinking, and his ideas are woven throughout the text.Overall, ""An Essay on the Origin of Language"" is a fascinating exploration of the history and development of language. It provides a unique perspective on the subject and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in linguistics, anthropology, or the history of human culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing Co
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2005
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1417959878
• ISBN 13: 9781417959877
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 248
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