Language Evolution, Symbolic Cognition, Language Acquisition, Brain Development, Origin of the Human Mind | Terrence Deacon | 20
Mind & Matter
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Early Symbolic Communication and Ritualistic Behaviors
This chapter explores how early symbolic communication may have resembled ritualistic behaviors and highlights the use of iconic and indexical features in rituals to represent abstract concepts. It delves into the challenges of understanding language and suggests that early language may have involved multimodal forms of communication. The chapter also discusses the co-evolution of language and the human brain, highlighting the importance of early language acquisition and the gradual development of symbolic communication.
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