A Study in the Dialectics of Sphota

Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, 1980. New rev. ed. xxiv, 105, [1] pages; 22 cm; bibliographical references (page 106). Fine in near fine jacket in archival mylar.

Uncommon in jacket. / "Sphota" is a concept in Indian linguistic philosophy that originates from Sanskrit. The term is often used in the context of the philosophical school of grammar, and it was first introduced in this context by the ancient Indian grammarian and linguist, Bhartrihari, in his work "Vakyapadiya." The term "sphota" can be translated as "bursting forth," "explosion," or "illumination." In the context of language and linguistics, it refers to the process by which meaning is derived from words and sentences. According to Bhartrihari, when we hear words, there is a moment when the meaning of the sentence "bursts forth" in our consciousness. This moment, and the holistic meaning that it reveals, is referred to as "sphota." The concept of sphota is significant because it suggests that meaning in language is not just a matter of individual words but involves the entire sentence or utterance. This idea has been influential in various fields, including linguistics, philosophy, and cognitive science. It's important to note that the concept of sphota is complex and has been interpreted and understood in different ways by different scholars. It's a central concept in Indian philosophy of language and continues to be a subject of study and debate.Dialectic."—Bing. / Word (Linguistics) Language and languages -- Philosophy. Philosophie de l'Inde. Dialectique. Mot (Linguistique) Langage et langues -- Philosophie. dialectic. Dialectic. Language and languages -- Philosophy. Philosophy, Indic. Word (Linguistics) Sanskrit philology Class Descriptors: