The Meaning of Nouns Semantic Theory in Classical and Medieval India

The Meaning of Nouns Semantic Theory in Classical and Medieval India / by M.M. Deshpande.

Kaun&ddotu;abhatta's Vaiyakarana-bhusana is a massive work on semantic theory written in India in the 17th century. Kaun&ddotu;abhatta belonged to the tradition of Sanskrit grammar and in this work he consolidated the philosophy of language developed in the Paninian tradition of Sanskri...

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Main Author: Deshpande, M.M (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 1992.
Edition:1st ed. 1992.
Series:Studies of Classical India ; 13
Springer eBook Collection.
Subjects:
Philosophy, Asian.
Language and languages—Philosophy.
Semantics.
Epistemology.
Electronic resources (E-books)
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Table of Contents:
  • Approximate Chronology of Indian Philosophers
  • Preface
  • A. Artha “Meaning”
  • B. Logical Basis of Semantic Analysis
  • C. What is a Narran “Noun, Nominal Stem”?
  • D. Ontology of Possible Nominal Meanings
  • E. Functional Apparatus of a Semantic Theory
  • F. Sabda itself as Artha: Use versus Mention
  • G. Bha??oj? Dzks?ta and Kau?dabha??a
  • H. Kau?dabha??a’s Namartha-nir?aya 75
  • I. Conclusion
  • N?M?RTHA-NIR ?AYA with Translation and Annotation
  • Section One
  • Section Two
  • Section Three
  • Section Four
  • Section Five
  • Section Six
  • Section Seven.

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