{"product_id":"the-meaning-of-nouns-semantic-theory-in-classical-and-medieval-india","title":"The Meaning of Nouns: Semantic Theory in Classical and Medieval India","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Detail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9788124604311\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e D.K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 206\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30-12-2007\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.7 x 5.7 x 1.0 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguages:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKaundabhatta's Vaiyakarana-bhushana\u003c\/strong\u003e is a monumental work on \u003cstrong\u003esemantic theory\u003c\/strong\u003e written in \u003cstrong\u003e17th century India\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eKaundabhatta\u003c\/strong\u003e, a prominent figure in the tradition of \u003cstrong\u003eSanskrit grammar\u003c\/strong\u003e, consolidated the \u003cstrong\u003ephilosophy of language\u003c\/strong\u003e developed within the \u003cstrong\u003ePaninian tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e of Sanskrit grammar in this work. His study also reflects the \u003cstrong\u003ephilosophical debate\u003c\/strong\u003e in classical and medieval India that spanned from \u003cstrong\u003e500 BCE\u003c\/strong\u003e to the \u003cstrong\u003e17th century CE\u003c\/strong\u003e, primarily focusing on the dialogue between the schools of \u003cstrong\u003eSanskrit grammar\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMimamsa\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eNyaya-Vaisheshika\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book addresses \u003cstrong\u003eontological\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eepistemological\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eexegetical\u003c\/strong\u003e issues concerning the \u003cstrong\u003enotion of meaning\u003c\/strong\u003e in relation to language components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume is a \u003cstrong\u003eheavily annotated translation\u003c\/strong\u003e of the \u003cstrong\u003eNamartha-nirnaya\u003c\/strong\u003e section of Kaundabhatta's \u003cstrong\u003eVaiyakarana-bhushana\u003c\/strong\u003e, and includes an extensive introduction. While there are several works discussing \u003cstrong\u003eIndian semantic theories\u003c\/strong\u003e broadly, this book stands out for its \u003cstrong\u003eintensive, focused study\u003c\/strong\u003e of one of the most densely written classical works on the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is an essential read for scholars of \u003cstrong\u003eIndian philosophy\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003elinguistics\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003esemantic theory\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Madhav M. Deshpande\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMadhav M. Deshpande\u003c\/strong\u003e is a scholar in the field of \u003cstrong\u003eSanskrit grammar\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eIndian philosophy\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a particular focus on the \u003cstrong\u003ephilosophical traditions\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cstrong\u003elinguistics\u003c\/strong\u003e in classical and medieval India. His expertise in the \u003cstrong\u003ePaninian tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003esemantic theories\u003c\/strong\u003e of Indian grammarians has led to the publication of several influential works on the intersection of language and philosophy in the Indian context.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"D.K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49607855898928,"sku":"DKPrintWorld_9788124604311","price":900.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/d-k-printworld-pvt-ltd-book-default-title-the-meaning-of-nouns-semantic-theory-in-classical-and-medieval-india-40389849776432.jpg?v=1775968555","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/the-meaning-of-nouns-semantic-theory-in-classical-and-medieval-india","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}