The Origin of Thought and Speech

THE ORIGIN OF THOUGHT AND SPEECH
BY M. MONCALM
TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH BY G. S. WHITMARSH
“Language is the autobiography of the human mind.” The Science of Thought (Max Müller).
“Language is our Rubicon which no brute will dare to cross.” The Science of Language (Max Müller).
LONDON KEGAN PAUL, TRENCH, TRÜBNER & CO., Ltd. DRYDEN HOUSE, 43 GERRARD STREET, W. 1905
With the approval of the Author’s representative, the translator has at times followed the exact words of Max Müller rather than the literal translation, where the latter has differed slightly from the former.
The thanks of the translator are due to friends who have kindly revised the MS. and a portion of the proof sheets.
The books used by the Author in this work are:—
Max Müller.
Introduction to the Science of Religion. Origin and Growth of Religion. Chips from a German Workshop. The Science of Language. The Science of Thought. Natural Religion. Physical Religion. Anthropological Religion. Theosophy, or Psychological Religion.
Ch. Darwin.