Standards and Reference in Early Chinese Philosophy of Language
Mohist Concepts, Practices, and Texts
Standards and Reference in Early Chinese Philosophy of Language
Mohist Concepts, Practices, and Texts
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Description
Philosophy of Language in Early China characterizes early Chinese philosophy of language through a focus on standards ('fa') and the activity of giving examples ('ju'). It argues that standards are understood by early Chinese philosophers to provide the groundwork for judgment and language, not only in the Mohist school, but also in other thinkers from the Warring States and early Han, particularly the Zhuangzi and Xunzi.
Blake demonstrates that standards and examples provide a way to identify the reference of words and assess others' judgments and linguistic competence, similar to some theories found in contemporary analytic texts. They also discuss the ways in which the Mohist account goes beyond a discussion of reference through a focus on communication and predication.
Providing new insights into ancient Chinese thought and the nature of language, this book will be of interest to those working in comparative philosophy, philosophy of language, Chinese philosophy and East Asian studies.
Table of Contents
A Note on Citations of Chinese texts
1. Introduction to Chinese Philosophy of Language
2. Standards and Classification in Early China
3. Select Linguistic Activities
4. Standards-based Critiques of Language
5. Reference in the Mohist Texts
6. The Mohist Theory of Communication
Bibliography
Index
Product details
| Published | Jul 22 2027 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Pages | 184 |
| ISBN | 9781350443549 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Dimensions | 234 x 156 mm |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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