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Standards and Reference in Early Chinese Philosophy of Languageexplores how early Chinese thinkers approached language, emphasizingthe roles of standards (fa) and the practice of giving examples (ju). Itargues that standards are understood by early Chinese philosophers toprovide the groundwork for judgment and language, not only in the Mohistschool, but also in other thinkers from the Warring States and early Han,particularly Zhuangzi and Xunzi.Blake demonstrates that standards and examples provide a way toidentify the reference of words and assess others’ judgments and linguisticcompetence, similar to some theories found in contemporary analytic texts.They also discuss the ways in which the Mohist account goes beyond adiscussion of reference through a focus on communication and predication.Providing new insights into ancient Chinese thought and the natureof language, this book is for those working in comparative philosophy,philosophy of language, Chinese philosophy, and East Asian studies.
