Al-Khasa'is

الخصائص

By Ibn Jinni 392h (1002 CE) 3 volumes

A groundbreaking work on Arabic linguistic theory and the philosophy of language. Ibn Jinni explores the nature of language, its origins, the relationship between sound and meaning, and the principles governing linguistic change. Considered one of the most original works in Arabic linguistics.

Table of Contents

INTRO Introduction 1 Ibn Jinni and the Science of Arabic Linguistics 2 Core Topics: Language Origins and Natural Convention 3 Analogical Reasoning and Linguistic Analogy 4 Language Change, Dialect Variation, and Linguistic Authority 5 Legacy and Influence on Arabic Linguistic Thought

Details

Category
Arabic Language
Subject
arabic
Original Language
ar
Available In
ar
Written
392h (1002 CE)
Author Died
392h
Volumes
3

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