Language and reality in Buddhism: the case for moderate linguistic optimism

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Burton, D. 2014. Language and reality in Buddhism: the case for moderate linguistic optimism. in: Chakraborty, N. (ed.) The Philosophy of Language and Communication: An Anthology Calcutta Rabindra Bharati University Press.
AuthorsBurton, D.
EditorsChakraborty, N.
Year2014
Book titleThe Philosophy of Language and Communication: An Anthology
PublisherRabindra Bharati University Press
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