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16. Persons / D. Continuity of the Self / 3. Reference of 'I'
All human languages have an equivalent of the word 'I' [Lowe]
     Full Idea: Every human language appears to have a word or expression equivalent to the English word 'I'.
     From: E.J. Lowe (Introduction to the Philosophy of Mind [2000], Ch.10)
     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.