Speech Sounds as Symbols: The Explanatory Power of Phonological Universals and Phonological Patterns across Human Languages

Abstract

In this collaborative interdisciplinary approach we will explore phonological universals and phonological patterns that exist in human speech sound acquisition. If this inquiry can empirically demonstrate that cross-cultural phonological universals and patterns exist, then how can we best explain their existence? This inter-professional project will analyze empirical and statistical analysis in multiple areas to determine potential contribution to contemporary discussions for God’s existence. If this investigation provides evidence for the existence of God, then this collaborative project will be the first of its kind that integrates speech and language development, philosophy of religion, and universal phonological speech sounds that point us to God.

Presenters

Raul Prezas
Associate Professor, Speech and Hearing Sciences, Lamar University, Texas, United States

Paul R. Shockley

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