A recent book by Avi Lifschitz is reviewed, focusing on the European debates on language during the XVIIIth century and particularly on the German milieu. The role of the Berlin Academy of Science is discussed and the topic of the origin of language is given special importance.

Review of Avi Lifschitz, "Language and Enlightenment" / Gensini, Stefano. - In: HISTORIOGRAPHIA LINGUISTICA. - ISSN 0302-5160. - STAMPA. - 41:1, 2014(2014), pp. 158-163.

Review of Avi Lifschitz, "Language and Enlightenment"

GENSINI, STEFANO
2014

Abstract

A recent book by Avi Lifschitz is reviewed, focusing on the European debates on language during the XVIIIth century and particularly on the German milieu. The role of the Berlin Academy of Science is discussed and the topic of the origin of language is given special importance.
2014
Enlightenment; linguistic theories; Epicureanism; Academy of Berlin
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Review of Avi Lifschitz, "Language and Enlightenment" / Gensini, Stefano. - In: HISTORIOGRAPHIA LINGUISTICA. - ISSN 0302-5160. - STAMPA. - 41:1, 2014(2014), pp. 158-163.
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