Lectures on the Science of Language by F. Max Müller
QR code
"Lectures on the Science of Language" by F. Max Müller is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. This work consists of a series of lectures delivered at the Royal Institution of Great Britain, exploring the nature and evolution of language from a scientific perspective. The book aims to illuminate how language functions, its historical development, and its significance in human thought and society. The beginning of this work introduces the
overarching themes and objectives of the lectures. Müller reflects on his motivation to delve into the science of language, emphasizing its recent emergence as a field of study. He provides an overview of the challenges posed by the complexity of language and its historical transformations, arguing for the significance of understanding language as an essential aspect of human identity and knowledge. Müller outlines his intention to attract the attention of scholars from various fields to recognize the value of language science, asserting that it reveals profound insights into the human condition that go beyond mere words. This introduction sets the stage for a deeper exploration into the intricacies of language, positioning it as a vital area of inquiry within the broader context of human knowledge. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Upload it on the Amazon site your Kindle is registered with: amazon.com/sendtokindle for the US, amazon.co.uk/sendtokindle for the UK etc.
- It appears on your Kindle and in the Kindle app
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
- Download the EPUB3 file on your computer
- Connect your e-reader by USB and tap "Connect" on its screen
- Drag the file onto the e-reader drive
Phone, Tablet or Computer → Online or Reading App
Easiest: read online in your browser. Nothing to install.
Or use a reading app:
- Find and install one you like, for example Apple Books, ReadEra or Thorium Reader
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Open it in the app
More help: iPhone / iPad · Android · Computer
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Müller, F. Max (Friedrich Max), 1823-1900 |
|---|---|
| Title | Lectures on the Science of Language |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 57.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | P: Language and Literatures |
| Subject | Language and languages |
| Subject | Comparative linguistics |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 32856 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-32856-0 |
| Release Date | Jun 17, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jun 16, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1375 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!