Geschichte der Sprachwissenschaft und orientalischen Philologie in Deutschland seit dem Anfange des 19. Jahrhunderts mit einem Rückblick auf die früheren Zeiten
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Book • 1869
Theodor Benfey's "History of Linguistics" is a seminal work that chronicles the development of the field in Germany during the 19th century.
It examines the shift from traditional approaches to a more scientific methodology, highlighting key figures and their contributions.
The book emphasizes the revolutionary impact of comparative historical grammar on the study of language.
It also discusses the emergence of linguistics as a distinct academic discipline.
Benfey's work remains a valuable resource for understanding the historical context of modern linguistics.
It examines the shift from traditional approaches to a more scientific methodology, highlighting key figures and their contributions.
The book emphasizes the revolutionary impact of comparative historical grammar on the study of language.
It also discusses the emergence of linguistics as a distinct academic discipline.
Benfey's work remains a valuable resource for understanding the historical context of modern linguistics.
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as an early work that canonized the history of linguistics.

James McIlvenny

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