The Emergence Of Word-meaning In Early China: N... May 2026

: Analyzes yi (意) in relation to the activities of the "heartmind".

: A central argument is that the term yi (typically meaning duty or morality) transitioned into a metalinguistic term for "meaning" because it already functioned as an external, normative "model" for interpreting texts. The Emergence of Word-Meaning in Early China: N...

: Examines the implications of ming (names) as something external compared to yan (speech) from within. : Analyzes yi (意) in relation to the

The guide you're looking for refers to by Jane Geaney, published by SUNY Press in 2022. This work explores how the concept of "word-meaning"—content independent of a specific instance of use—first developed in China. Core Thesis and Arguments and digital formats at various retailers:

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