TY - BOOK AU - De Mauro,Tullio AU - Formigari,Lia ED - Conference on Leibniz, Humboldt, and the Origins of Comparativism TI - Leibniz, Humboldt, and the origins of comparativism T2 - Amsterdam studies in the theory and history of linguistic science. Series III, Studies in the history of the language sciences SN - 9789027278128 AV - P73 .L45 1990 U1 - 417/.7 22 PY - 1990/// CY - Amsterdam, Philadelphia PB - John Benjamins Pub. KW - Leibniz, Gottfried Wilhelm, KW - Humboldt, Wilhelm von, KW - Humboldt, Wilhelm, KW - Comparative linguistics KW - History KW - Congresses KW - Linguistique comparée KW - FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY KW - Ancient Languages KW - bisacsh KW - LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES KW - Linguistics KW - Historical & Comparative KW - fast KW - Vergelijkende taalwetenschap KW - gtt KW - Conference papers and proceedings N1 - Includes bibliographical references and indexes; pt. 1. Leibniz to Humboldt -- pt. 2. Humboldt and the aftermath -- pt. 3. Comparative linguistics before and after Humboldt; Electronic reproduction; [Place of publication not identified]; HathiTrust Digital Library; 2010 N2 - Both Leibniz and Humboldt are scholars in whose work we find a passionate interest in the history and development of languages combined with a strong theoretical commitment. Linking their names to linguistic comparativism draws attention to the contribution these scholars have made to the history of comparativism and also promotes discussion of the relationship of theory and practice in linguistic research in more general terms. In September 1986, a conference on Leibniz, Humboldt and the Origins of Comparativism' was held in Rome. The papers included in this volume are revised versions of the UR - https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=395332 ER -