Dictionary Of Untranslatables by Barbara Cassin
A Philosophical Lexicon
This comprehensive work delves into the intricacies of language by exploring words and concepts that resist direct translation across different cultures and languages. It serves as a philosophical and linguistic exploration, highlighting how these untranslatable terms reveal the unique ways in which different societies understand and articulate their worldviews. By examining these linguistic nuances, the book offers readers a deeper appreciation of the diversity and richness inherent in human communication, encouraging a broader understanding of how language shapes thought and culture.
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- Published
- 2004
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Very Long
- Pages
- 1344
- Original Language
- French
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- Alternate Titles
- - Vocabulaire européen des philosophies: Dictionnaire des intraduisibles
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