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100 1 _aMoncalm, M.
245 1 4 _aThe Origin of Thought and Speech
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2021-03-15
508 _aTurgut 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.)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLanguage and languages
653 _aThought and thinking
700 1 _aWhitmarsh, G. S.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64834
999 _c105657
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