Language and Culture
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.61504/Keywords:
Language, Culture, Civilization, StorytellingAbstract
The biological systems of living beings on Earth organize life. Animals'
existence is closely tied to their natural environment, and a self-made
environment can prove dangerous for them. Plants grow best in a
suitable environment, where factors like climate, the Earth's surface, and weather determine the types of plants that can thrive. Unlike other
living beings, humans are independent of their groups and social
structures because they have the ability to create their own groups and
self-made or artificial environments. Humanity formulates political,
economic, social, scientific, and technical systems. With an analytical
mind, humans can distinguish and adapt to the principles of situations,
events, accidents, and experiences. Culture embodies the values, ideals,
beliefs, and traditions shaped by historical and social inheritance, while
civilization represents the material and technological advancements
rooted in spatiality. Without language, much of a culture's richness
might be lost over time. Languages serve as mediums for artistic and
creative expression, such as poetry, music, and storytelling, which are
integral to cultural preservation and evolution.