Vico's New Science of Ancient Signs

Exploring Vico's 'sematology,' Jürgen Trabant highlights its significant insights into human semiosis, presenting it as a vigorous challenge to Cartesian philosophy and an early critique of enlightened logocentricism. This work delves into the complexities of meaning-making and the philosophical implications of Vico's ideas, offering a fresh perspective on the interplay between language, thought, and understanding in human experience.