Lectures on the Science of Language

by F. Max Müller

F. Max Müller's 'Lectures on the Science of Language' is an insightful and comprehensive exploration of language as a scientific study. Delving into the origins, structure, and evolution of language, Müller intertwines linguistic theories with examples from various languages to illustrate key concepts. His meticulous attention to detail and systematic approach make this book an essential read for those interested in the scientific aspects of language. Written in a clear and accessible style, Müller's work serves as a foundation for understanding the complexities of language and its impact on human communication. As a prominent philologist and orientalist, Müller's expertise in the field of linguistics shines through in every chapter of this book. His passion for unraveling the mysteries of language and his dedication to scholarly research are evident throughout the text, making him a leading authority in the realm of linguistic studies. I highly recommend 'Lectures on the Science of Language' to anyone seeking a profound and enlightening exploration of language as a science.

Genres: Linguistics

222 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

Friedrich Max Müller, K.M. (Ph.D., Philology, Leipzig University, 1843)—generally known as Max Müller or F. Max Müller—was the first Professor of Comparative Philology at Oxford University, and an Orientalist who lived and studied in Britain for most of his life. He was one of the founders of the western academic field of Indian studies and the discipline of comparative religion. Müller wrote both scholarly and popular works on the subject of Indology and the Sacred Books of the East, a 50-volume set of English translations, was prepared under his direction.

Müller became a naturalized British citizen in 1855. In 1869, he was elected to the Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres as a foreign correspondent. He was awarded the Pour le Mérite (civil class) in 1874, and the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art the following year. In 1888, he was appointed Gifford Lecturer at the University of Glasgow, delivering the first in what has proved to be an ongoing, annual series of lectures at several Scottish universities to the present day. He was appointed a member of the Privy Council in 1896.

His wife, Georgina Adelaide Müller was also an author. After Max's death, she deposited his papers at the Bodleian Library, Oxford.