Classical Languages of India and China.ppt

* * * * * * * * * * Classical Languages of India and China Implications of phonetic vs. pictographic languages in cultural evolution Sanskrit:The Phonetic Root of Indic Languages Sanskrit (Devanagari) the 50 aksaras (indestructibles) Phonetic logic: 14 vowels are first, followed by 36 consonants India: An Oral/Aural Culture primacy of the spoken word the living word over the dead letter emphasis on the sound over the meaning being in the presence of God(s) and teachers (darsan) ? The Hindu Tradition:  Spatial Dimensions Chinese:A Diverse Spoken Language Chinese dialects Can