Author: Armando Maggi
Publisher: SUNY Press
ISBN: 9780791439012
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
Employing contemporary theoretical perspectives, Uttering the Word provides the first detailed analysis of the language and thought of Maria Maddalena de' Pazzi (1566-1607), an important but neglected Renaissance mystic. Borrowing from Lacan, de Certeau, and Deleuze, Maggi analyzes de' Pazzi's unique mystical discourse and studies how the Florentine visionary interprets the relationship between orality and writing, authorship and audience, sexual identity and language.
Uttering the Word
Author: Armando Maggi
Publisher: SUNY Press
ISBN: 9780791439012
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
Employing contemporary theoretical perspectives, Uttering the Word provides the first detailed analysis of the language and thought of Maria Maddalena de' Pazzi (1566-1607), an important but neglected Renaissance mystic. Borrowing from Lacan, de Certeau, and Deleuze, Maggi analyzes de' Pazzi's unique mystical discourse and studies how the Florentine visionary interprets the relationship between orality and writing, authorship and audience, sexual identity and language.
Publisher: SUNY Press
ISBN: 9780791439012
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
Employing contemporary theoretical perspectives, Uttering the Word provides the first detailed analysis of the language and thought of Maria Maddalena de' Pazzi (1566-1607), an important but neglected Renaissance mystic. Borrowing from Lacan, de Certeau, and Deleuze, Maggi analyzes de' Pazzi's unique mystical discourse and studies how the Florentine visionary interprets the relationship between orality and writing, authorship and audience, sexual identity and language.
How to Do Things with Words
Author: John Langshaw Austin
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 019824553X
Category : Language and languages
Languages : en
Pages : 181
Book Description
This work sets out Austin's conclusions in the field to which he directed his main efforts for at least the last ten years of his life. Starting from an exhaustive examination of his already well-known distinction between performative utterances and statements, Austin here finally abandons that distinction, replacing it with a more general theory of 'illocutionary forces' of utterances which has important bearings on a wide variety of philosophicalproblems.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 019824553X
Category : Language and languages
Languages : en
Pages : 181
Book Description
This work sets out Austin's conclusions in the field to which he directed his main efforts for at least the last ten years of his life. Starting from an exhaustive examination of his already well-known distinction between performative utterances and statements, Austin here finally abandons that distinction, replacing it with a more general theory of 'illocutionary forces' of utterances which has important bearings on a wide variety of philosophicalproblems.
Nine Nasty Words
Author: John McWhorter
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593421388
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
The New York Times bestseller now in paperback. One of the preeminent linguists of our time examines the realms of language that are considered shocking and taboo in order to understand what imbues curse words with such power--and why we love them so much. Profanity has always been a deliciously vibrant part of our lexicon, an integral part of being human. In fact, our ability to curse comes from a different part of the brain than other parts of speech--the urgency with which we say "f&*k!" is instead related to the instinct that tells us to flee from danger. Language evolves with time, and so does what we consider profane or unspeakable. Nine Nasty Words is a rollicking examination of profanity, explored from every angle: historical, sociological, political, linguistic. In a particularly coarse moment, when the public discourse is shaped in part by once-shocking words, nothing could be timelier.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593421388
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
The New York Times bestseller now in paperback. One of the preeminent linguists of our time examines the realms of language that are considered shocking and taboo in order to understand what imbues curse words with such power--and why we love them so much. Profanity has always been a deliciously vibrant part of our lexicon, an integral part of being human. In fact, our ability to curse comes from a different part of the brain than other parts of speech--the urgency with which we say "f&*k!" is instead related to the instinct that tells us to flee from danger. Language evolves with time, and so does what we consider profane or unspeakable. Nine Nasty Words is a rollicking examination of profanity, explored from every angle: historical, sociological, political, linguistic. In a particularly coarse moment, when the public discourse is shaped in part by once-shocking words, nothing could be timelier.
Words and Thoughts
Author: Robert Stainton
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199250383
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
It is a near truism of philosophy of language that sentences are prior to words---that they are the only things that fundamentally have meaning. Robert's Stainton's study interrogates this idea, drawing on a wide body of evidence to argue that speakers can and do use mere words, not sentences, to communicate complex thoughts.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199250383
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
It is a near truism of philosophy of language that sentences are prior to words---that they are the only things that fundamentally have meaning. Robert's Stainton's study interrogates this idea, drawing on a wide body of evidence to argue that speakers can and do use mere words, not sentences, to communicate complex thoughts.
The Cambridge Handbook of Pragmatics
Author: Keith Allan
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1139501895
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 967
Book Description
Pragmatics is the study of human communication: the choices speakers make to express their intended meaning and the kinds of inferences that hearers draw from an utterance in the context of its use. This Handbook surveys pragmatics from different perspectives, presenting the main theories in pragmatic research, incorporating seminal research as well as cutting-edge solutions. It addresses questions of rational and empirical research methods, what counts as an adequate and successful pragmatic theory, and how to go about answering problems raised in pragmatic theory. In the fast-developing field of pragmatics, this Handbook fills the gap in the market for a one-stop resource to the wide scope of today's research and the intricacy of the many theoretical debates. It is an authoritative guide for graduate students and researchers with its focus on the areas and theories that will mark progress in pragmatic research in the future.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1139501895
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 967
Book Description
Pragmatics is the study of human communication: the choices speakers make to express their intended meaning and the kinds of inferences that hearers draw from an utterance in the context of its use. This Handbook surveys pragmatics from different perspectives, presenting the main theories in pragmatic research, incorporating seminal research as well as cutting-edge solutions. It addresses questions of rational and empirical research methods, what counts as an adequate and successful pragmatic theory, and how to go about answering problems raised in pragmatic theory. In the fast-developing field of pragmatics, this Handbook fills the gap in the market for a one-stop resource to the wide scope of today's research and the intricacy of the many theoretical debates. It is an authoritative guide for graduate students and researchers with its focus on the areas and theories that will mark progress in pragmatic research in the future.
Words Without Meaning
Author: Christopher Gauker
Publisher: Christopher Gauker
ISBN: 0262072424
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
A critique of, and alternative to, the received view of linguistic communication.
Publisher: Christopher Gauker
ISBN: 0262072424
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
A critique of, and alternative to, the received view of linguistic communication.
Ralegh's Last Journey
Author: Paul Hyland
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007291760
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
This is the story of Sir Walter Ralegh's last months, during the summer of 1618 when, his last voyage a failure and under great suspicion from James I, he was escorted back to London and the scaffold.
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007291760
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
This is the story of Sir Walter Ralegh's last months, during the summer of 1618 when, his last voyage a failure and under great suspicion from James I, he was escorted back to London and the scaffold.
Searchlights from the Word
Author: George Campbell Morgan
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Sermons
Languages : en
Pages : 440
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Sermons
Languages : en
Pages : 440
Book Description
"Hunting The Lions"
Author: Robert Michael Ballantyne
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 9358595779
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 67
Book Description
Prepare for a gripping adventure in the heart of Africa with "Hunting the Lions" by R.M. Ballantyne. This thrilling tale takes readers on a wild journey through the untamed African wilderness, where danger lurks at every turn. Join our courageous protagonist as he embarks on a perilous mission to track down and confront the fierce lions that roam the vast savannah. As he faces the challenges of nature, encounters with hostile tribes, and heart-stopping encounters with the king of beasts, readers are transported to a world of adrenaline-pumping action and breathtaking landscapes. R.M. Ballantyne's vivid descriptions bring the African wilderness to life, immersing readers in the sights, sounds, and dangers of the untamed continent. The tension builds with every encounter, and readers will find themselves on the edge of their seats, eagerly flipping pages to discover the fate of our hero. But "Hunting the Lions" is more than just an adventure story. It delves into themes of bravery, determination, and the clash of civilizations. It explores the complex relationship between man and nature, as well as the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 9358595779
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 67
Book Description
Prepare for a gripping adventure in the heart of Africa with "Hunting the Lions" by R.M. Ballantyne. This thrilling tale takes readers on a wild journey through the untamed African wilderness, where danger lurks at every turn. Join our courageous protagonist as he embarks on a perilous mission to track down and confront the fierce lions that roam the vast savannah. As he faces the challenges of nature, encounters with hostile tribes, and heart-stopping encounters with the king of beasts, readers are transported to a world of adrenaline-pumping action and breathtaking landscapes. R.M. Ballantyne's vivid descriptions bring the African wilderness to life, immersing readers in the sights, sounds, and dangers of the untamed continent. The tension builds with every encounter, and readers will find themselves on the edge of their seats, eagerly flipping pages to discover the fate of our hero. But "Hunting the Lions" is more than just an adventure story. It delves into themes of bravery, determination, and the clash of civilizations. It explores the complex relationship between man and nature, as well as the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
"A Problem from Hell"
Author: Samantha Power
Publisher: Basic Books
ISBN: 0465050891
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 573
Book Description
From former UN Ambassador and author of the New York Times bestseller The Education of an Idealist Samantha Power, the Pulitzer Prize-winning book on America's repeated failure to stop genocides around the world In her prizewinning examination of the last century of American history, Samantha Power asks the haunting question: Why do American leaders who vow "never again" repeatedly fail to stop genocide? Power, a professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and the former US Ambassador to the United Nations, draws upon exclusive interviews with Washington's top policymakers, thousands of declassified documents, and her own reporting from modern killing fields to provide the answer. "A Problem from Hell" shows how decent Americans inside and outside government refused to get involved despite chilling warnings, and tells the stories of the courageous Americans who risked their careers and lives in an effort to get the United States to act. A modern classic and "an angry, brilliant, fiercely useful, absolutely essential book" (New Republic), "A Problem from Hell" has forever reshaped debates about American foreign policy. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize Winner of the Robert F. Kennedy Book Award Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award Winner of the J. Anthony Lukas Book Prize Winner of the Anisfield-Wolf Book Award Winner of the Raphael Lemkin Award
Publisher: Basic Books
ISBN: 0465050891
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 573
Book Description
From former UN Ambassador and author of the New York Times bestseller The Education of an Idealist Samantha Power, the Pulitzer Prize-winning book on America's repeated failure to stop genocides around the world In her prizewinning examination of the last century of American history, Samantha Power asks the haunting question: Why do American leaders who vow "never again" repeatedly fail to stop genocide? Power, a professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and the former US Ambassador to the United Nations, draws upon exclusive interviews with Washington's top policymakers, thousands of declassified documents, and her own reporting from modern killing fields to provide the answer. "A Problem from Hell" shows how decent Americans inside and outside government refused to get involved despite chilling warnings, and tells the stories of the courageous Americans who risked their careers and lives in an effort to get the United States to act. A modern classic and "an angry, brilliant, fiercely useful, absolutely essential book" (New Republic), "A Problem from Hell" has forever reshaped debates about American foreign policy. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize Winner of the Robert F. Kennedy Book Award Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award Winner of the J. Anthony Lukas Book Prize Winner of the Anisfield-Wolf Book Award Winner of the Raphael Lemkin Award