how did the alphabet and coined money lead to abstract thinking?

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how did the alphabet and coined money lead to abstract thinking?

2006-06-30 15:21:28 · 3 answers · asked by amnist 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History

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How funny! I was just thinking of something similar to that about 10 min ago!

2006-06-30 15:26:09 · answer #1 · answered by ~∂Їβ~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

We are already abstract thinkers. The alphabet just coined the phrase.

2006-06-30 22:26:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Thought leads to abstract thinking. People who have no concept of coined money or letters are still capable of abstract thought - they just might not be able to express it effectively.

2006-06-30 22:25:29 · answer #3 · answered by Starlight 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋