Language and Extra-linguistic Unions

  • Alexander M. Melikhov “Neva” magazine
Keywords: collective daydream, national identification, nation, supernational associations, “revolt of simplicity”

Abstract

In his essay, the author reflects on the role that language plays in the process of creating or confirming national identity. He concludes that there are examples in history, both confirming and refuting this thesis. The language is perceived by the author as one of the “national dreams” that can consolidate society in the face of non-existence. The author also touches on such an important concept for himself as the “revolt of simplicity” against the dramatic and sometimes tragic complexity of the structure of society.

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Author Biography

Alexander M. Melikhov, “Neva” magazine

Candidate of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Deputy chief editor of the magazine “Neva”

Published
2019-09-17
How to Cite
MelikhovA. M. (2019). Language and Extra-linguistic Unions. Philosophical Letters. Russian and European Dialogue, 2(3), 59-68. https://doi.org/10.17323/2658-5413-2019-2-3-59-68
Section
Literature. Philosophy. Religion