Knowledge Beyond Language

... Thuy-Khue Tran Ms. Takao 21 January 2009 Theory of Knowledge Does Some Knowledge Lie Beyond Language? Language exists to convey knowledge. However, sentiments, experiences, perceptions are not all defined within language. Words and letters are the core of language; but, they are merely a succession of interconnected and defined symbols. Regardless of how elaborate and convoluted the system of signs may be, not every sensation or thought can be portrayed through the use of language for words cannot replace human experience. If language was the sole and dominate basis of knowledge, then reality would only be implied through obscure expressions and terms. Hence, the world would be a very different and distorted place. Information is communicated through speech or writing but emotions like pain and love are not effectively depicted through a jumble of words; therefore, some knowledge exists beyond language. Language is very much like a mirror. A mirror only presents a reflection, some

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