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We have briefly discussed the different concepts regarding nature of the word. Though we find many differences of the opinion amongst the Indian philosophers regarding the word and its allied subjects, but it is neither our objective to discuss them here nor desirable. The Jainas have entered in the philosophical discussions regarding the word a little late but their main contribution lies in their attempt to synthesize various theories and opinions prevalent in Indian philosophy on the basis of their theory of non-absolutism (Anekāntavāda). This can be treated as special characteristics of the Jaina's word-philosophy.
In the present work Dr. Sagarmal Jain has not only discussed the Indian philosophy of language but has also raised many questions of contemporary Western philosophy of language from its perspective, and thus, has tried to make a bridge between the eastern and western philosophy of language. I expect that Dr. Jain's effort will be widely accepted amongst the scholars and attract their attention to this problem.
Swami Yogindranand Kārtika Pūrņimā, 2043
Varanasi
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