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The Theory of Language Holography

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Authors:
  1. Guanlian Qian

    1. Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, Guangzhou, China

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  • Combines the theories of language, philosophy, and cosmos

  • Is written by a Chinese linguist but containing ideas no less enlightening than Western philosophy of language

  • Acts as a book rich in illumination for young scholars to think in a creative fashion

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Table of contents (10 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvi
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  3. The Inner Language Holography

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 35-35
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    2. The Inner Language Holography

      • Guanlian Qian
      Pages 37-78

    3. The Holographic Relations Between Language and Cognition

      • Guanlian Qian
      Pages 79-109

  4. The Outer Language Holography

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 111-111
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    2. The Outer Rootstock of the Different Properties of Language

      • Guanlian Qian
      Pages 113-151

    3. The Outer Rootstock of Different Theories of Language

      • Guanlian Qian
      Pages 153-181

    4. Linguistic Evidence for the Law of Cosmos Holography

      • Guanlian Qian
      Pages 183-199

    5. The Holographic Relation Between Language and Culture

      • Guanlian Qian
      Pages 201-212

  5. Prediction

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 213-213
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    2. Two Speculations About Language

      • Guanlian Qian
      Pages 215-236

  6. Conclusion

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 237-237
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    2. From Science to Philosophy of Language

      • Guanlian Qian
      Pages 239-242

  7. Back Matter

    Pages 243-244
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About this book

This book presents a method of linking the ordered structure of the cosmos with human thoughts: the theory of language holography. In the view presented here, the cosmos is in harmony with the human body and language, and human thoughts are holographic with the cosmos at the level of language. In a word, the holographic relation is nothing more than the bridge by means of which Guanlian Qian connects the cosmos, human, and language. This is a vitally important contribution to linguistic and philosophical studies that cannot be ignored.


The book has two main focus areas: outer language holography and inner language holography. These two areas constitute the core of the dynamic and holistic view put forward in the theory of language holography. The book’s main properties can be summarized into the following points: First and foremost, it is a book created in toto by a Chinese scholar devoted to pragmatics, theoretical linguistics, and philosophy of language. Secondly, the book was accepted by a top Chinese publisher and was republished the second year, which reflected its value and appeal. Thirdly, in terms of writing style, the book is characterized by succinctness and logic. As a result, it reads fluidly and smoothly without redundancies, which is not that common in linguistic or even philosophical works. Lastly, as stated by the author in the introduction, “Creation is the development of previous capacities, but it is also the generation of new ones”; this book can be said to put this concept into practice. Overall, the book offers a unique resource to readers around the world who want to know more about the truly original and innovative studies of language in Chinese academia.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, Guangzhou, China

    Guanlian Qian

About the author

Guanlian Qian is a renowned Chinese scholar focusing on pragmatics, theoretical linguistics, and philosophy of language. He is one of the few scholars engaged in original creation widely acknowledged in the sphere of linguistics. Virtually, none of his works repeats the forerunners. He was a visiting researcher of the International Pragmatics Association. So far he has published more than hundreds of essays at home and abroad, four monographs, many literature comments, prose, translations, and the like. Professor Qian opened in Chinese linguistic sphere the study of philosophy of language, having provided necessary nourishment to the sphere of linguistics. He puts stress on learning from the West at the same time when he establishes himself in local theoretical creation. The book is a case in point.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: The Theory of Language Holography

  • Authors: Guanlian Qian

  • Translated by: Lin Zhang

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-2039-3

  • Publisher: Springer Singapore

  • eBook Packages: Religion and Philosophy, Philosophy and Religion (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Shanghai Translation Publishing House 2021

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-16-2038-6Published: 30 June 2021

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-981-16-2041-6Published: 01 July 2022

  • eBook ISBN: 978-981-16-2039-3Published: 29 June 2021

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XVI, 244

  • Number of Illustrations: 63 b/w illustrations, 1 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Philosophy of Language, Theoretical Linguistics

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