The people of Earth are spread out over its surface and language differences are one thing that divides them. Different languages prevent communities from coming together. Drifting apart, communities might choose to ignore each other, or they may come into conflict.
This website is an attempt at a formal proof of the importance of language in human history. As such, the proof brings together such disparate events as: the great schisms of religious history, the great wars of the last century and many earlier ones, major civil wars and recent coups d'etat, and modern "terrorism." Current events, as they occur, will also be addressed.
The large sample of events is intended to show the utility of the general principle. Further, explanations are offered to encapsulate the underlying forces. Finally, some suggestions are made which might prove helpful.
My theory says language is now the predominant force in human relations. It now trumps geography, even as it, itself, can be temporarily trumped by armies. As the great divider of humankind, specifically the barrier to understanding created by differences in languages, language differences have an impact at the intranational and international scale, on both social and ideational structures. One's adjustment to the traditional view of history creates useful results for the future maintenance of peace between peoples.
Please pardon the complete lack of graphic design.
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What this all means
Read This First! Basic Linguistics Maps Quotes Political Philosophy In The News |
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Some Responses
The Development Of This Theory
Index of Subjects
Bibliography
Acknowledgments
P.S. I have at least one more idea at this scope.
