The Concept of Language in the "Epistles of the Brethren of Purity"

  • Ricardo Felipe Albert Reyna
Keywords: Islamic thought, Brethren of Purity, Philosophy of language

Abstract

Analysis of the concept of language in the Epistles of the Brethren of Purity through a phenomenological reduction which unveils a functionalist approach expressed in emanatist terms. The article also outlines an understanding of the linguistic sign as composed of acoustic matter and intellectual meaning, without any direct relationship to extralinguistic reality. Language is conceived as a criterion of full humanity.

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Published
2009-09-25
How to Cite
Albert Reyna R. F. (2009). The Concept of Language in the "Epistles of the Brethren of Purity". Anaquel de Estudios Árabes, 20, 5-17. https://revistas.ucm.es/index.php/ANQE/article/view/ANQE0909110005A
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Vol. 20 (2009)
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Articles

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