A Yogācāra Buddhist theory of metaphor
The Yogācāra school of Buddhist thought claims that all language use is metaphorical. Exploring the profound implications of this assertion, Roy Tzhoar makes the case for viewing the Yogacara account as a full-fledged theory of meaning, one that is not merely linguistic, but also applicable both in...
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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York, NY
Oxford University Press
2018
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| In: | Year: 2018 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Buddhist philosophy
/ Yogācāra
/ Metaphor
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| Further subjects: | B
Metaphor ; Religious aspects ; Buddhism
B Buddhist Philosophy B Metaphor Religious aspects Buddhism B Yogācāra (Buddhism) B Thesis B Buddhism and philosophy |
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| Summary: | The Yogācāra school of Buddhist thought claims that all language use is metaphorical. Exploring the profound implications of this assertion, Roy Tzhoar makes the case for viewing the Yogacara account as a full-fledged theory of meaning, one that is not merely linguistic, but also applicable both in the world and in texts |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index Previously issued in print: 2018 Zielgruppe - Audience: Specialized |
| ISBN: | 0190664428 |
| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1093/oso/9780190664398.001.0001 |