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1Professor of Psychiatry and Medical Psychology.
Humans uniquely possess the word, or logos, distinguishing them from other animals who use non-verbal communication. This abstract explores the concept of human language as a defining rational attribute.
Area of Science:
- Linguistics
- Philosophy of Language
- Cognitive Science
Background:
- The concept of 'word' (logos/verbum) is explored as a unique human attribute.
- Distinguishes humans from other animal species that utilize non-verbal communication.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define the word as an exclusive characteristic of rational beings.
- To differentiate human linguistic capabilities from animal communication.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of the term 'word' across languages (Greek, Latin).
- Comparative study of human language versus animal communication.
Main Results:
- The word is identified as an exclusive attribute of humans as rational animals.
- Human language is contrasted with the non-verbal communication systems found in other species.
Conclusions:
- The capacity for 'word' is a fundamental aspect of human rationality.
- Linguistic ability is a key differentiator in the animal kingdom.
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