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LoC No.: 11008649

Title: An essay on the origin of language, based on modern researches, and especially on the works of M. Renan

Note: Reading ease score: 57.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

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Summary: "An Essay on the Origin of Language, Based on Modern Researches" by Frederic W. Farrar is a scholarly treatise written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the intricate development of language, examining the various theories surrounding its origin, including ideas of language as an innate faculty, a product of imitation and convention, and a divine revelation. Instead of offering a singular perspective, Farrar aims to synthesize the contributions of notable philologists, reflecting on the complex relationships between language, thought, and human history. The opening of the essay establishes the significance of language as an essential aspect of human existence and civilization. Farrar eloquently describes the faculty of speech as a divine gift that distinguishes humans from animals, emphasizing the importance of philology in understanding both individual and collective human experience. He outlines three main theories regarding the origins of language while advocating for a comprehensive approach that integrates insights from various thinkers. Throughout this portion, there is a clear intention to engage with both historical sources and recent findings, setting the stage for a deep exploration of the development, nature, and impact of language on humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Farrar, F. W. (Frederic William), 1831-1903

EBook No.: 62598

Published: Jul 10, 2020

Downloads: 201

Language: English

Subject: Renan, Ernest, 1823-1892

Subject: Language and languages

LoCC: Language and Literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 11008649

Title: An essay on the origin of language, based on modern researches, and especially on the works of M. Renan

Note: Reading ease score: 57.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Turgut Dincer, John Campbell and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "An Essay on the Origin of Language, Based on Modern Researches" by Frederic W. Farrar is a scholarly treatise written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the intricate development of language, examining the various theories surrounding its origin, including ideas of language as an innate faculty, a product of imitation and convention, and a divine revelation. Instead of offering a singular perspective, Farrar aims to synthesize the contributions of notable philologists, reflecting on the complex relationships between language, thought, and human history. The opening of the essay establishes the significance of language as an essential aspect of human existence and civilization. Farrar eloquently describes the faculty of speech as a divine gift that distinguishes humans from animals, emphasizing the importance of philology in understanding both individual and collective human experience. He outlines three main theories regarding the origins of language while advocating for a comprehensive approach that integrates insights from various thinkers. Throughout this portion, there is a clear intention to engage with both historical sources and recent findings, setting the stage for a deep exploration of the development, nature, and impact of language on humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Farrar, F. W. (Frederic William), 1831-1903

EBook No.: 62598

Published: Jul 10, 2020

Downloads: 201

Language: English

Subject: Renan, Ernest, 1823-1892

Subject: Language and languages

LoCC: Language and Literatures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.