Consciousness, Language, and Self

The book explores the concept of the human self as inherently bilingual, positing that consciousness comprises two distinct mental processes that utilize language differently. It suggests that the "mother tongue," linked to primordial consciousness, develops in utero, while reflective symbolic thought, representing our second language, emerges in infancy. This duality offers insights into the interplay between language and self-awareness, highlighting the complexity of human cognition and communication from the earliest stages of life.