The Principles of Comparative Philology

By A.H. Sayce

Book Overview

The Principles of Comparative Philology is a book written by A. H. Sayce that delves into the study of language and its evolution. The book explores the similarities and differences between various languages and how they have evolved over time. It covers topics such as the history of language, the relationship between language and culture, and the methods used in comparative philology. Sayce provides examples from various languages and cultures, including Sanskrit, Greek, and Latin, to illustrate his points. The book also includes a discussion of the development of writing systems and the impact of technology on language. Overall, The Principles of Comparative Philology is a comprehensive and insightful examination of the study of language and its evolution.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 141790609X
• ISBN13: 9781417906093
• Release Date: April 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 396 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"