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In which Morrissey responds to Kris’ question on the utility of linguistics
Kris asks: what is linguistics good for? Here’s what Morrissey has to say: I’m not quite as pessimistic as Morrissey. I Kris’ question has layers to it. I believe those who engage in exegesis (a group to which I no longer belong) benefit from using resources informed by modern linguistic theory. I believe they would benefit from…
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The 10 book meme – my version
This is my version of the meme going around on Facebook (not that anyone asked) to name 10 books that have stuck with you without thinking too much about it: Ecclesiastes – unknown Night – Elie Wiesel The Hound of the Baskervilles – Arthur Conan Doyle Introduction to Christianity – Joseph Ratzinger (or Truth Tolerance…