"Philosophy of Language in Early China characterizes early Chinese philosophy of language through a focus on standards (' fa') and the activity of giving examples (' ju '). It argues that standards are understood by early Chinese philosophers to provide the groundwork for judgment and language, not only in the Mohist school, but also in other thinkers from the Warring States and early Han, particularly the Zhuangzi and Xunzi."
"They also discuss the ways in which the Mohist account goes beyond a discussion of reference through a focus on communication and predication. Providing new insights into ancient Chinese thought and the nature of language, this book will be of interest to those working in comparative philosophy, philosophy of language, Chinese philosophy and East Asian studies. Table of Contents Acknowledgements A Note on Citations of Chinese texts"
Standards ('fa') and the activity of giving examples ('ju') serve as foundational mechanisms for language and judgment in early Chinese thought. These mechanisms operate within the Mohist school and in thinkers from the Warring States and early Han, notably the Zhuangzi and Xunzi. Standards and examples identify word reference and provide criteria to assess others' judgments and linguistic competence, paralleling elements of contemporary analytic theories. The Mohist account extends beyond reference to emphasize communication and predication. Attention to standards and exemplification yields insights into the nature of language and supports comparative work in philosophy of language and Chinese intellectual history.
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