History of Philosophy: India, Africana, China

HPI 08 - Case Worker - Panini's Grammar

Dec 27, 2015
Exploring the influence and authority of the Brahman's in ancient India. Importance of Pānani's Grammar and the Development of Commentary. Pānini's use of abbreviations, word construction, and the central notion of action. Concept of Kārakas and their significance. Delving into Pānini's guidelines for language rules and the debate over agents and actions.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
The Importance of Pānani's Grammar and the Development of Commentary
02:31 • 3min
3
Pānini's Grammar: Stand-in Abbreviations and the Core Components of a Sentence
05:35 • 2min
4
Understanding the Concept of Kārakas in Sanskrit Grammar
07:55 • 2min
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Exploring Pānini's Grammar and Syntax
10:17 • 10min