Fundamental Principles Of Language Part II
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Fundamental Principles of Language: Part II
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Fundamental Principles of Language: Part IISummary:
Language is rooted in the consistent laws of nature. Things exist, ideas about them form in our minds, and we use sounds or signs to communicate these ideas to others.Keywords:
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Imagine using language without understanding the concepts it represents?"no matter how eloquent or melodious your words, they would communicate nothing. Without conveying ideas, such speech would be meaningless. Unlike the power of thunder or the soothing evening breeze expressing divine qualities, these words would become a confusing mishmash, like a Tower of Babel.
Languages across all nations and ages have often been misused, compiled into abstract and complex writings, appreciated only for their fine bindings rather than content. Grammars, claiming to teach proper language use, frequently add to this confusion, using terms like "indefinite article" or "disjunctive conjunction" that often bewilder rather than clarify.
Teaching language should not be about labeling words as "adverbial phrases" or "conjunctive expressions" without explanation. Such practices reflect the ignorance of grammar authors and offer little help in learning to speak or write effectively. Students seek clear understanding of words and their applications. Once achieved, they can confidently use language effectively.
Language reflects enduring principles, where words are symbols for ideas, and ideas come from sensory experiences. While I have successfully illustrated this with physical objects, explaining complex or abstract concepts like the mind can be challenging. Yet, the same foundational rules can apply, highlighting the elegant simplicity underlying language.
This exploration avoids abstruse theories and sticks to facts. We celebrate the intellectual advancement of recent times, moving beyond the metaphysical tangles of past thinkers such as Descartes and Locke, who were ensnared in their speculative jargon.
Their challenges stemmed from probing the mind's faculties without proper tools, neglecting the principles foundational to true philosophy. Instead of examining mental manifestations in the real world, they delved into abstract reasoning, losing themselves in their complex theories. Now, a new era in understanding the mind demands a shift in language teaching methods.
Our goal is to comprehend, not alter, language principles. Understanding how the mind acquires ideas and how language expresses them is key. Misused words obscure understanding, much like having the components for gunpowder but lacking the knowledge to combine them.
Complex ideas emerge from simple ones, just like trees consist of several parts. As language progresses, words and expressions grow to express intricate ideas, often reduced to single terms conveying entire concepts. For example, a simple statement like "a man killed a deer" can signify a complex sequence of thoughts and actions.
Language evolves with thought. As understanding grows, words gain new meaning, representing entire processes or concepts in a single phrase. Attempting to communicate with those unfamiliar with these terms is futile; they must first grasp the underlying concepts.
Language, then, is not merely about constructing sentences but about conveying meaningful ideas. It requires awareness of the symbols used to navigate thoughts effectively. Pure language is not effective unless your audience understands the signs and their meanings, much like a picture of nothing.
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