History and Philosophy of the Language Sciences

In this interview, we talk to Nick Enfield about his research into the connections between linguistic signs and concepts. Download | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube Intro and outro: Von Wegen Lisbeth, “Podcast” Image from Nick Enfield’s website References…Read more ›

In this interview, we talk to Janette Friedrich about her research and career. Download | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube Intro and outro: Silly, “Schlohweisser Tag” References for Episode 55 Bühler, Karl ([1934] 2009). Théorie du langage. La fonction…Read more ›

In this interview, Neil Cohn tells us about his theory that visual art and spoken language draw on the same underlying cognitive abilities. Download | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube Intro and outro: Louis Armstrong on trumpet, “It don’t…Read more ›

In this interview, Paul Kiparsky introduces us to the ancient Indian grammarian Pāṇini and the philosophical significance of his grammatical description of Sanskrit. Download | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube Feature image: Pāṇini stamp, India (2004). Wikimedia Commons References…Read more ›

In this interview, Gereon Müller discusses his new book Lanes to Language, which unites the worlds of history of linguistics and cycling. Download | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube Intro and outro: Bach, Cello Suite no. 1 in G…Read more ›