Homo monolinguis: Quote by Ivan Illich on Monolingualism

„The idea of Homo monolinguis - one-languaged man - the idea of children having to grow into one system before we confuse them with another mental system, is an idea with which, unfortunately, many people are brought up now.“

Ivan IllichIvan Illich questions the idea that children must first grow into a single linguistic and intellectual system.
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Ivan Illich was an Austrian-American philosopher, social critic, and priest, known for his critical views on modern society and institutions.

Ivan Illich critiques the idea that children must first grow into a single linguistic and intellectual system.


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Ivan Illich quote about monolingualism and the idea of one-languaged man

Ivan Illich (1926–2002) was an Austrian-American philosopher, social critic, and priest. He criticized industrial society and the institutionalization of life, especially in medicine and education. Illich's work influenced numerous social theorists and activists.

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