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Old 05-03-2004, 04:00 AM  
Evelyn
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Originally posted by RP Fade
Hmm good point but would the alphabet be considered an invention or a natural progression/evolution of speaking?
The alphabet is a sytem. Meaningful and intended patterns can be organized to create non-random systems. Cuniforms and hieroglyphics are examples of this. The system was invented.
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