Philosophy Through The Looking-Glass: Language, Nonsense, Desire

by Jean-Jacques Lecercle

Book Overview

It is generally accepted that language is primarily a means of communication. But do we always mean what we say - must we mean something when we talk? This book explores the other side of language, where words are incoherent and meaning fails us. it argues that this shadey side of language is more important in our everyday speech than linguists and philosophers recognize. Historically this other side of language known as has attracted more attention...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 113869701X
• ISBN13: 9781138697010
• Release Date: August 2016
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"