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Philosophy and the Language of the People

- The Claims of Common Speech from Petrarch to Locke

About Philosophy and the Language of the People

Which language should we use in philosophy: technical or common language? Medieval philosophers and Renaissance humanists differed widely on this matter. This book shows how an appeal to common language by humanists and philosophers such as Hobbes and Locke led to a democratization of language and knowledge.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781108845960
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 281
  • Published:
  • June 23, 2021
  • Dimensions:
  • 236x159x22 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 538 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: September 27, 2025

Description of Philosophy and the Language of the People

Which language should we use in philosophy: technical or common language? Medieval philosophers and Renaissance humanists differed widely on this matter. This book shows how an appeal to common language by humanists and philosophers such as Hobbes and Locke led to a democratization of language and knowledge.

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