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Single Idea 6666

[filed under theme 16. Persons / D. Continuity of the Self / 3. Reference of 'I' ]

Full Idea

Every human language appears to have a word or expression equivalent to the English word 'I'.

Gist of Idea

All human languages have an equivalent of the word 'I'

Source

E.J. Lowe (Introduction to the Philosophy of Mind [2000], Ch.10)

Book Ref

Lowe,E.J.: 'Introduction to the Philosophy of Mind' [CUP 2000], p.266


A Reaction

If this is true (what is his evidence?) I take it to be very significant support for what I take to be obvious anyway, that the mind/brain has a central controlling core, which understands and decides, and which is the most valued part of us.