The Philosophy of Language Rights.

Chen, Albert H. Y.

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ERIC Number: EJ557019

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1998

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The Philosophy of Language Rights.

Chen, Albert H. Y.

Language Sciences, v20 n1 p45-54 Jan 1998

Explores the moral and political issues involved in the concept of language rights. Examines language diversity as well as insights into the relationship among language, human existence, and culture; elaborates the concept of language rights; and discusses the moral and political philosophy of language rights. (34 references) (Author/CK)

Descriptors: Civil Rights, Court Litigation, Cultural Context, Language Maintenance, Moral Issues, Multilingualism, Official Languages, Political Issues, Sociolinguistics

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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