Philosophers principally known for theories of meaning, reference, interpretation and the structure of language as it bears on thought. Belongs here: philosophers whose central legacy is an account of linguistic meaning or a critique of language's relation to truth and power. Does not belong here: philosophers whose remarks on language are incidental to a primarily metaphysical, political or logical contribution.
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1. Philosophy of Language (Wikipedia)
WikipediaPhilosophy of language, lead section, linguistic-turn sentence
Language began to play a central role in Western philosophy in the early 20th century.
Philosophy of language, lead section, Western roots sentence
In the West, inquiry into language stretches back to the 5th century BC with philosophers such as Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and the Stoics.
Philosophy of language, lead section, Indian tradition sentence
Classical Indian philosophy saw the primary debates occurring between the Nyaya school, Mimamsa philosophy, and Vyakarana (grammar) traditions.
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