Early use of sound for language would likely included whistling and clicking , as well as the vocal chords. Head shakes , yes, no is simple but fundamental and powerful. It gives us negation . Here is a significant binary opposition.
Also, sounds produced with instruments , "tools", drums I'm not sure the concept of rule has been mentioned as a definitional feature of grammar, syntax. Humans can follow large amounts of rules. Culture, tradition, taboo are systems of rules of conduct Kinsystems are lots of rules. Rules are symbolic , built on symbols. CB _______________________________________________ Marxism-Thaxis mailing list Marxism-Thaxis@lists.econ.utah.edu To change your options or unsubscribe go to: http://lists.econ.utah.edu/mailman/listinfo/marxism-thaxis
