Return to Saussure

Introduction In the history of philosophical and linguistic inquiry, certain moments shine as thrilling milestones, pushing the boundaries of knowledge and revealing new insights. One such moment arises in the ancient debate between "Pre-Socratic" philosophers Thales and Anaximander, whose contrasting views on the fundamental principles of existence sparked a fascinating discourse. Yet, amidst this excitement, the discovery of the earliest surviving fragment from Pre-Socratic philosophy electrifies scholars' minds. Equally thrilling is encountering the notes of Saussure's students, shedding light on his ground breaking concepts such as "signifié" and "signifiant," and the definition of terms like "concrete" and "abstract" within his theory, which mirrors, in a way,   the solidary workings of "la langue." Water as Arche- and the Mystery of Apeiron: The Birth of Western Philosophy One of those thrilling moments...