Abstract
This essay explores selected examples of puns and etymologizing in the Pali canon. It argues that they do not solely serve a satirical intent, but are sophisticated rhetorical devices, skilfully employed by the Buddha to induce a reflective awareness in the listeners and persuade them into accepting his view. Their rhetorical function and efficacy is investigated, while foregrounding a new interpretation of the Aggaasutta.
Item Type: | Journal article |
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Research Centers: | Graduiertenschule Distant Worlds |
Subjects: | 900 History and geography > 900 Geschichte |
ISSN: | 0022-1791 |
Language: | English |
Item ID: | 49088 |
Date Deposited: | 27. Apr 2018, 08:16 |
Last Modified: | 04. Nov 2020, 13:26 |