Rene Descartes’ letter to abbot Mersenne. November, 20, 1629. Translation from English
Journal: Studia Humanitatis (Vol.2015, No. 1)Publication Date: 2015-04-27
Authors : Goncharova A.A.;
Page : 17-17
Keywords : Rene Descartes; letter to Mersenne; universal language; linguistic philosophy; linguistic constructions; grammar; sounds; written languag;
Abstract
This letter is of value for lingua-philosophical and linguistic researches. Rene Descartes’ remarks about the first proposal for the universal language are expounded in it. Descartes was considered as a pioneer in linguistic constructions due to these remarks. This letter contains philosopher’s conclusions about the universal language’s grammar and use, as well as project’s implementation obstacles.
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