Philosophical Foundation of Word Class Division

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10.2991/iccessh-19.2019.285How to use a DOI?

Keywords

word classes; Jespersen; philosophical philosophy; grammar philosophy

Abstract

Since Plato proposed the idea of word class division, Western linguists and philosophers have continued to supplement and improve it, gradually forming a modern word system. In view of the existing loopholes in the definition of word class, Jespersen proposed a new rationale for word class division — the system of three-part method combining form, function and idea. The study found that: first, Jespersen's distinction between generic nouns and proper nouns is mainly reflected in the formal characteristics, that is, the distinction between proper nouns and generic nouns belongs to the category of grammar; second from the perspective of function and ideology, the boundaries between the two gradually disappear. This study believes that Jespersen's three-point system has realized the transition from philosophical philosophy to grammar philosophy, and laid the foundation for the subsequent philosophical discussion of the proper nouns.

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© 2019, the Authors. Published by Atlantis Press.

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