Functional literacy
Journal Data
| Type | SOURCE_BOOK |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Philadelphia |
| ISBN-13 | 9781556193163 |
| Open Library | OL8835910W |
| Total publications | 1 |
| Coverage period | 1994 - 1994 |
| Language | EN |
This chapter explores the historical relationship between literacy and the development of what is often termed the 'Western mind.' Olson argues that the advent of alphabetic literacy, particularly in ancient Greece, fostered a specific mode of thought characterized by abstract reasoning, logical analysis, and a focus on the individual as an autonomous agent. He contrasts this with the more context-dependent and orally-based thought patterns prevalent in pre-literate societies. The chapter examines how literacy facilitated the emergence of formal logic, philosophical inquiry, and the concept of individual authorship, ultimately shaping the intellectual landscape of Western civilization. Olson emphasizes the transformative power of literacy not just as a technical skill but as a cultural force that reshaped human consciousness and laid the groundwork for many of the defining characteristics of Western thought
Literacy and the making of the Western mind
This chapter explores the historical relationship between literacy and the development of what is often termed the 'Western mind.' Olson argues that the advent of alphabetic literacy, particularly in ancient Greece, fostered a specific mode of thought characterized by abstract reasoning, logical analysis, and a focus on the individual as an autonomous agent. He contrasts this with the more context-dependent and orally-based thought patterns preva…
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Literacy and the making of the Western mind
This chapter explores the historical relationship between literacy and the development of what is often termed the 'Western mind.' Olson argues that the advent of alphabetic literacy, particularly in ancient Greece, fostered a specific mode of thought characterized by abstract reasoning, logical analysis, and a focus on the individual as an autonomous agent. He contrasts this with the more context-dependent and orally-based thought patterns preva…