In previous meeting for our linguistics subject, we had a strong argument in the class about the definition of subject. I felt the professor became defensive after all those arguments. In the end, the professor asked me to explain tomorrow in the class the definition of subject.
What!? Even the BOOK says the definition of subject is NOT PRECISE.
What is the purpose then of having me explain SUBJECT???
Since there is no clear definition for subject, I prepared questions that will lead us to the metaphorical content of Subject and knowing this will lead us to the origin of intelligence, and thus let us know WHO WE ARE.
The following are questions or my guide for my explanation about Subject.
1) What is subject?
2)Are the definitions of subject precise?
3) If not, then it means there must be additional criteria for it.
4) What is the importance of knowing whether the subject has a fixed definition or not? Precise or not? Limitless or limited?
5) Does language influence thought? Or does thought influence language?
¡6) Consider the phrase “big bang.” What is the humor of it?
7) What are we then? Who are we?
I don't feel nervous at all. Because I KNOW THE BEGINNING AND THE END.