David Robertson

Word and Meaning in Ancient Alexandria (eBook, ePUB)

Theories of Language from Philo to Plotinus

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

During the late Hellenistic and early Imperial periods (B.C. 50 - A.D. 300), important developments may be traced in the philosophy of language and its relationship to mind. Focusing on two basic issues, why is language intelligible and how is communication possible, Robertson traces some related attempts to reconcile immaterial, intelligible reality and the intelligibility of language, explain the structure of language, and clarify the nature of meaning. These shared problems are handled with greater philosophical sophistication by Plotinus, although the comparison with Philo, Clement, and Origen illustrates significant similarities as well as differences between Neoplatonism and early Jewish and Christian philosophy.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 132
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. Februar 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781134781850
• Artikelnr.: 44782514

Autorenporträt

David Robertson is a faculty member in the Philosophy Department at Felician College, New Jersey, USA

Inhaltsangabe

Contents: Preface
Introduction
Philo
Clement
Origen
Plotinus
Conclusion
Bibliography
Indexes.