Language and Reality: On an Episode in Indian Thought

by Johannes Bronkhorst

This book explores the conviction shared by almost all Indian philosophers regarding the close connection between language and reality. It shows that the main currents of Indian philosophy can be understood as answers to a problem that this conviction entailed.

Genres: Philosophy

184 pages, ebook

First published January 1, 2011

About the author

Johannes Bronkhorst is a Dutch Orientalist and Indologist, specializing in Buddhist studies and early Buddhism. He is emeritus professor at the University of Lausanne.