The Vanguard of Grammar: Methodological Foundations of the Young Grammarians Movement and the Leipzig School's Impact
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Young Grammarians, Leipzig School, Historical Linguistics, Phonetic Changes, StructuralismAbstract
This article examines the historical and methodological significance of the Young Grammarians and the Leipzig School in shaping the field of historical linguistics. Originating in the late 19th century at Leipzig University, the Young Grammarians advocated for a scientific approach to linguistics, emphasizing the regularity of phonetic changes and the applicability of sound laws without exceptions. Their methodologies revolutionized the study of language evolution and laid foundational principles that have persisted in linguistic scholarship. However, their focus on phonetics faced criticism, especially with the rise of structuralism, which argued for a more holistic view of language systems. This paper explores the long-term impacts of the Young Grammarians, the critiques from subsequent linguistic movements, and the modern reevaluation of their approach in contemporary research, integrating both historical context and modern perspectives. It underscores the enduring influence of their work and the necessary expansions made to their methodologies to accommodate new research paradigms in linguistics.
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