Author Affiliations: Ludwig Maximilian University, Munich, Germany
關鍵詞
Aggaññasutta; Etymologizing; Etymology; Nirukta; Pali canon; Puns; Rhetoric; Skilful means
摘要
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 Aggaññasutta.
目次
Puns 812 Etymologizing 816 Etymologizing in the Aggaññasutta 818 The Rhetorical Efficacy of Puns and Etymologizing 825 Conclusive Remarks 829
