
Does language make us uniquely human? | Ray Tallis, Joanna Kavenna and Jennifer Ackerman
Philosophy For Our Times
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Many think language makes us uniquely human. Are humans no different in principle from other animals and plants? Or is it the enabler of consciousness itself? With me to debate this fundamental topic, le ar great panel, all of whom have shown rather exceptional linguistic skills themselves. Joanna Beselling, author of the genius of birds, genifer acime, philosopher and cultural critic, Zeg ratalis, and Drana cavena.
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