In this groundbreaking work, Lady Victoria Welby argues that language is a fundamental part of human cognition and that linguistic anarchy threatens to undermine our ability to communicate effectively. Drawing on insights from both science and philosophy, Welby provides a compelling case for the importance of language in the modern world. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in language and communication, particularly those concerned with the challenges of the digital age. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.