anarthria

n. a motor speech disorder characterized by an inability to speak because of damage to or disruption of the central nervous system. Individuals with anarthria cannot control the larynx and other muscles involved in producing speech sounds; other language functions generally are unaffected. The condition is distinct from dysarthria, which is a difficulty in speaking coherently. —anarthric adj.

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November 23rd 2024

self as observer

the self that has access to conscious experiences and knowledge, including knowledge of the self. In the thought of William James, it contrasts with the self as known and is synonymous with the “I” (see nominative self). See also self as agent.