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A Yogacara Buddhist theory of metaphor /

The Yogacara school of Buddhist thought claims that all language-use is metaphorical. Exploring the profound implications of this assertion, Roy Tzohar 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...

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Main Author: Tzohar, Roy, 1973- (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY, United States of America : Oxford University Press, [2018]
Subjects:
Buddhism and philosophy.
Buddhist philosophy.
Metaphor.
Metaphor > Religious aspects > Buddhism.
Yogācāra (Buddhism)
Bouddhisme et philosophie.
Philosophie bouddhique.
Métaphore.
Yogācāra (Bouddhisme)
metaphor.
PHILOSOPHY > Eastern.
Buddhism and philosophy
Buddhist philosophy
Metaphor
Electronic books.
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Summary:The Yogacara school of Buddhist thought claims that all language-use is metaphorical. Exploring the profound implications of this assertion, Roy Tzohar 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.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780190664404
0190664401