02208cam a22003013u 4500 32856 UtSlPG 20260610133741.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 P Müller, F. Max (Friedrich Max), 1823-1900 Lectures on the Science of Language Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-06-17 "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.) Original publication data not identified Language and languages Comparative linguistics https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32856 73702 73702