From a philosophical anthropological perspective, learning a second language (and I mean learning it to the point where you can literally THINK fluently in that language), I imagine, would be tremendously important when it comes to allowing you to see man as he is outside of your own cultural background. Looking at other cultures, breathing in other cultures, will give you an outlook on the nature of Man that you could never have by only being immersed in your own culture.
Right- this book I'm currently reading said that St. Francis spoke French in his own home and was fond of the Langue d'oïl. This was also very interesting in the footnotes:
Brunetto Latini wrote in French because "the speech of France is more delectable and more common to all people." At the other end of Europe the Abbot of Stade, in Westphalia, spoke of the nobility of the Gallic dialect.
S2srea, it's posts like these that make me think you are trying to lure me into the thread. If so, you are very crafty. :geezer:
Lol Well Perejoseph- its because I've learned you're a man after my own heart! And anytime I can lure you into a conversation here, is a good time for me! I hope all is well!
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