Let’s look at the philosophy of colour! (Or color, if you’re American.) Is colour wavelengths of light? Mental perceptions? How do anthropology, linguistics, and the Pirahã tribe of the Amazon come into it? What does Wittgenstein say? Do trees falling in empty forests make a sound? Also, who cares?
From the language of a kingdom, to near extinction, to one of the most remarkable revitalizations to date, come join us as we explore the fascinating history of ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi–the Hawaiian language. Take your language skills to the next level!—click the link below and get 15% off Helm News with […]
Words matter. They change our interior world. Watch the newest video from Big Think: https://bigth.ink/NewVideo Join Big Think Edge for exclusive videos: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- As a stand-up comedian, Pete Holmes knows how words can manipulate audiences — for good and bad. Words aren’t just words. They stitch together our social […]
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This is how you overcome a language barrier Watch the newest video from Big Think: https://bigth.ink/NewVideo Learn skills from the world’s top minds at Big Think Edge: https://bigth.ink/Edge ———————————————————————————- Learning a language can be a tricky process, but it’s important to remember that it is a process. Having learned 20 […]
Sources and link to book by Rupert Glasgow: https://sites.google.com/view/sources-consciousness Consciousness is perhaps the biggest riddle in nature. In the first part of this three part video series, we explore the origins of consciousness and take a closer look on how unaware things became aware. This video was made possible by […]
Nineteen Eighty-Four is a famous dystopian novel by George Orwell, and it’s a very useful teaching tool for learning about language and justice. What moral issues come up when we talk about words, knowledge, and who has access to them? Subscribe! http://tinyurl.com/pr99a46 Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/PhilosophyTube Paypal.me/PhilosophyTube Audible: http://tinyurl.com/jn6tpup FAQ: http://tinyurl.com/j8bo4gb Facebook: […]
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Patrick Del Percio (Cherokee/Italian/Irish descent) is a Cherokee language instructor, translator, and writer dedicated to the revitalization and perpetuation of the Cherokee language. Patrick holds a degree in International Studies from DePaul University in Chicago, and holds a certificate to teach the Cherokee language through the Cherokee Nation. Residing in […]
