Monolingualism and the Analphabetic Mind: Rabbi José Faur’s Critique of Hierarchical Knowledge
In Chapter 2 of The Horizontal Society, Rabbi José Faur delivers a penetrating critique of hierarchical systems that rely on monolingualism and pure orality to sustain dominance. Through an analysis of language, textuality, and culture, Rabbi Faur exposes the intellectual stagnation fostered by what he calls the “analphabetic mind,” contrasting it with Judaism’s dynamic, participatory … Read more