Episode 72 (The Word: an Illusive Concept)

In a Manner of Speaking by Paul Meier

Jan 1, 202400:41:01Arts

Paul begins 2024 with a discussion about the fundamental nature of the core topic of this podcast: the word. Specifically, he discusses the concept of the word itself, with Victor Boucher, professor of linguistics at the...

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