Tag: Linguistics

culture, ISSUE #43 | DEC 2023

Why do we Study Latin?

As something of an enthusiast for the Latin language, I am often subjected to that fearful question: why? Like many others, I have learned the typical responses: I learn Latin because it helps with my grammar skills and it teaches me to think logically. In addition, it improves my writing skill and reading comprehension in English. All these reasons may be offered and more could … Continue reading Why do we Study Latin?

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ISSUE #41 | MAY 2023, Poetry

Poetic Ethics

We are listening creatures; whence else our speaking? And whence are we? So there is a Word that precedes us. We are spoken creatures. What constitutes this speech constitutes us in some way. And listening to this speech and speaking it are the acts of discernment and virtue. Words have many meanings. Mutatis mutandis, listening carefully to this word detects several valances. General listening is … Continue reading Poetic Ethics

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