The Principles of Comparative Philology (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781432619367)

The Principles of Comparative Philology is a scholarly book written by A. H. Sayce, a renowned linguist and philologist. The book explores the principles of comparative philology, which is the study of the relationships between different languages and their historical development. Sayce begins by discussing the origins of language and the fundamental principles of linguistic analysis. He then delves into the comparative study of languages, examining the similarities and differences between different language families, such as Indo-European, Semitic, and Uralic. The book also covers the history of language, including the evolution of writing systems and the ways in which languages have influenced each other over time. Sayce provides numerous examples and case studies to illustrate his points, drawing on a wide range of languages from around the world. Overall, The Principles of Comparative Philology is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the study of language and its evolution. It is an essential resource for linguists, philologists, and anyone interested in the history and development of human language.1874. The noted archaeologist takes on the study of language. Contents: The Sphere of Comparative Philology and Its Relations to the Other Sciences; The Idola of Glottology-The Laws of the Science Determined from the Aryan Family Alone; The Idolum of Primeval Centers of Language; The Theory of Three Stages of Development in the History of Language; The Possibility of Mixture in the Grammar and Vocabulary of a Language; The Doctrine of Roots; The Metaphysics of Language; Comparative Mythology and the Science of Religions; and The Influence of Analogy in Language. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: A. H. Sayce
ISBN-10: 1432619365
ISBN-13: 9781432619367
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/05/2004
Pages: 396
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.65lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d