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Overview
The idea that there once existed a language which perfectly and unambiguously expressed the essence of all possible things and concepts has occupied the minds of philosophers, theologians, mystics, and others for at least two millennia. This book offers an investigation into the history of that idea and of its profound influence on European thought, culture, and history.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9780631205104
- ISBN-10: 0631205101
- Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
- Publish Date: April 1997
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.19 pounds
- Page Count: 400
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