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Semantic powers

by Jonardon Ganeri

Indic PhilosophyKnowledge, Theory ofLanguage and languagesNavya NyāyaPhilosophyPhilosophy, IndicSemantics (Philosophy)Theory of Knowledge

The author defends a conception of language as essentially a means for the reception of knowledge through testimony. He finds this account in the work of classical Indian philosophers of language, and presents a detailed analysis of their theories.

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