A Yogācāra Buddhist Theory of Metaphor
Format:
Book
Publication Date:
2018
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Place of Publication:
New York, NY
Sources ID:
36726
Notes:
1 online resource
Collection:
Yogācāra Buddhism
Visibility:
Public (group default)
Abstract:
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The Yogacara 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.; Target Audience: Specialized