| Author |
Moncalm, M. |
| Translator |
Whitmarsh, G. S. |
| Title |
The Origin of Thought and Speech
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 45.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Turgut Dincer, Craig Kirkwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
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| Summary |
"The Origin of Thought and Speech" by M. Moncalm is a philosophical treatise written in the early 20th century that explores the intricacies of human cognition and language. The book delves into the origins of thought and speech, positing that language is not only a tool for communication but also integral to human consciousness and identity. By engaging critically with the philosophical ideas of previous eras, Moncalm sets out to illuminate the relationship between language, thought, and the essence of humanity itself. The opening of the text presents the author's reflections on the nature of human consciousness and the challenge of achieving clarity of thought. Moncalm expresses a sense of frustration with the mental "torpor" that inhibits deeper understanding and emphasizes the need for introspection and inquiry into the origins of human faculties. He suggests that true knowledge requires tracing the roots of ideas and concepts back to their sources. Establishing a firm foundation for human thought and language, the author hints at engaging with various historical and philosophical perspectives, laying the groundwork for a comprehensive discussion of how these elements shape both individual and collective human experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
P: Language and Literatures
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| Subject |
Language and languages
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| Subject |
Thought and thinking
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
64834 |
| Release Date |
Mar 15, 2021 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Mar 16, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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