Language, Meaning, and Use in Indian Philosophy: An Introduction to Mukula's "Fundamentals of the Communicative Function"
This introduction brings to life the main themes in Indian philosophy of language by using an accessible translation of an Indian classical text to provide an entry into the world of Indian linguistic theories.

Malcolm Keating draws on Mukula's Fundamentals of the Communicative Function to show the ability of language to convey a wide range of meanings and introduce ideas about testimony, pragmatics, and religious implications. Along with a complete translation of this foundational text, Keating also provides:
- Clear explanations of themes such as reference, figuration and sentence meaning
- Commentary illuminating connections between Mukula and contemporary philosophy
- Romanized text of the Sanskrit
- A glossary of terms and annotated bibliography
- A chronology of important figures and dates

By complementing a historically-informed introduction with a focused study of an influential primary text, Keating responds to the need for a reliable guide to better understand theories of language and related issues in Indian philosophy.

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Language, Meaning, and Use in Indian Philosophy: An Introduction to Mukula's "Fundamentals of the Communicative Function"
This introduction brings to life the main themes in Indian philosophy of language by using an accessible translation of an Indian classical text to provide an entry into the world of Indian linguistic theories.

Malcolm Keating draws on Mukula's Fundamentals of the Communicative Function to show the ability of language to convey a wide range of meanings and introduce ideas about testimony, pragmatics, and religious implications. Along with a complete translation of this foundational text, Keating also provides:
- Clear explanations of themes such as reference, figuration and sentence meaning
- Commentary illuminating connections between Mukula and contemporary philosophy
- Romanized text of the Sanskrit
- A glossary of terms and annotated bibliography
- A chronology of important figures and dates

By complementing a historically-informed introduction with a focused study of an influential primary text, Keating responds to the need for a reliable guide to better understand theories of language and related issues in Indian philosophy.

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Language, Meaning, and Use in Indian Philosophy: An Introduction to Mukula's

Language, Meaning, and Use in Indian Philosophy: An Introduction to Mukula's "Fundamentals of the Communicative Function"

by Malcolm Keating
Language, Meaning, and Use in Indian Philosophy: An Introduction to Mukula's

Language, Meaning, and Use in Indian Philosophy: An Introduction to Mukula's "Fundamentals of the Communicative Function"

by Malcolm Keating

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This introduction brings to life the main themes in Indian philosophy of language by using an accessible translation of an Indian classical text to provide an entry into the world of Indian linguistic theories.

Malcolm Keating draws on Mukula's Fundamentals of the Communicative Function to show the ability of language to convey a wide range of meanings and introduce ideas about testimony, pragmatics, and religious implications. Along with a complete translation of this foundational text, Keating also provides:
- Clear explanations of themes such as reference, figuration and sentence meaning
- Commentary illuminating connections between Mukula and contemporary philosophy
- Romanized text of the Sanskrit
- A glossary of terms and annotated bibliography
- A chronology of important figures and dates

By complementing a historically-informed introduction with a focused study of an influential primary text, Keating responds to the need for a reliable guide to better understand theories of language and related issues in Indian philosophy.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781350060760
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date: 05/16/2019
Edition description: Translatio
Pages: 320
Product dimensions: 6.13(w) x 9.29(h) x 0.91(d)

About the Author

Malcolm Keating is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Yale-NUS College, Singapore.

Table of Contents

List of Illustrations x

Foreword xii

Acknowledgments xv

Note on Text/Translation xvi

How to Use this Book xvii

Part I Introduction

Why did Mukula Bhatta Write the Fundamentals? 5

Indication and Resolving Incongruity: Mukula's Response 10

Understanding Mukula's Context 17

Further Reading by Topic 39

Part II English Translation of "The Fundamentals of the Communicative Function"

About this Translation 45

Introduction 46

Verses 1-15 47

Appendix 1 Outline of the Fundamentals of the Communicative Function 75

Appendix 2 Linguistic Examples used by Mukula 82

Part III Commentary on "The Fundamentals of the Communicative Function"

About this Commentary 87

Introduction 88

Verses 1-15 91

Part IV Sanskrit Text of the Abhidhavrttamatrka

Transliteration Conventions 197

Introduction 198

Verses 1-15 199

Part V Mukula and Contemporary Linguistic Philosophy

Mukula Bhatta on Sentence Meaning and the Semantics-Pragmatics Distinction 221

Mukula Bhatta on Primary and Secondary Meaning 223

A Contemporary Approach to What is Said: François Recanati 231

What is Said, What is Expressed 236

Lessons and Future Inquiry 242

Part VI Study Resources

Glossary 247

Sanskrit Pronunciation 253

Chronology of Important Figures and Dates 254

Indices 255

Notes 259

Bibliography 286

Index of Names, Works, and Terms 295

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