Language as key to understanding from "summary" of The Unimaginable Mathematics of Borges' Library of Babel by William Goldbloom Bloch
The idea that language is the key to understanding is fundamental to Borges' Library of Babel. Language, in all its complexity and richness, serves as the medium through which we make sense of the world around us. It is through language that we are able to communicate our thoughts, ideas, and emotions to others. Language is not just a tool for communication, but a window into the way we perceive and interpret the world. In the Library of Babel, language takes on a particularly central role. The infinite array of books contained within the library represent the vast expanse of human knowledge and experience, all encoded in language. Each book is a unique combination of letters and words, each one telling a different story or expressing a different idea. It is through the language of these books that the librarians in the story attempt to make sense of their world. However, the very nature of the library – its infinite size and complexity – makes it impossible for the librarians to fully understand or comprehend it. The sheer volume of books, each containing a different lang...
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