دانلود کتاب Landmarks in Linguistic Thought Volume III : the Arabic Linguistic Tradition

This book introduces the reader to the major issues and themes that have determined the development of the Arabic linguistic tradition. It is invaluable to anyone with an interest in the history of Linguistics. Content: Book Cover; Title; Contents; Introduction; Linguistics and exegesis: Muqtil on the explanation of the Qur'n; Al-Khall and the Arabic lexicon; Sbawayhi and the beginnings of Arabic grammar; The debate between logic and grammar; The development of linguistic theory: Az-Zajjj on linguistic explanation; The relationship between speech and thought: Al-Frb on language; The 'Ikhwn a-af' on the theory of sound and meaning; The origin of speech: Ibn Jinn and the two alternatives; A new semantic approach to linguistics: Al-Jurjn and as-Sakkk on meaning Abstract: This book introduces the reader to the major issues and themes that have determined the development of the Arabic linguistic tradition. It is invaluable to anyone with an interest in the history of Linguistics