Abstract
The article describes the ideas and philosophical views of philosophers on the history of language. From a philosophical point of view, the concept of «language» has been defined as a fundamental value for any nation. In the history of philosophical thought, «language» is considered one of the spiritual spheres of social life, considered as a value associated with human life. Philosophical analysis of the role of language in the development of a nation, state and human society as a whole. The ideas and philosophical views of the historians of philosophy on the language are determined. The philosophical meaning of the language is discussed.