And Versus Word Shlain Alphabet The Conflict Between Goddess Leonard Image
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Delve into the profound conflict between the logical, linear 'Word' and the intuitive, holistic 'Image,' as illuminated by Leonard Shlain's seminal work. This discussion explores how the alphabet's rise influenced societies, contrasting it with the earlier reverence for the Goddess and visual communication, and examining their enduring impact on human consciousness and culture.