Re: CHAT: Nov 11th

Gerald Koenig wrote:
>
> >
> >        So, if even the most idealist (and recognized as such, and sometimes
> >hated as such) of all auxlangers didn't think a common language was
> >enough to bring peace all over the world, why others do?
> >--
> >        Christophe Grandsire
>
> It is a necessary, but not a sufficient condition. It is a prerequisite
> to adequate communication, which is still another prerequisite. Without
> communication there is boundless demonization of the other.
>
> Gerald Koenig
        That's why I insisted on the fact that he was an idealist. Even with a
common language, you cannot do much if people refuse to communicate with
each other. The necessary condition is the desire of people (all people,
even the most engaged in warfare, not just a few pacifists) to end all
those wars. Pretty unlikely I think, unfortunately.

--
        Christophe Grandsire

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