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If a language dies, does knowledge die with it? - Coggle Diagram

- - - - The object is an excerpt of Tulu script, which is the written version of the language. This includes the different numbers and letters which would be used to produce any written work in that particular language.
        The Tulu language is a Dravidian language and can be traced all the way back to the 13th century. Now during this period, India was going through an exciting period in its history, whilst witnessing great cultural and artistic growth.
        As we know, literary works are a great testament to historical and cultural events in a region, which is why historians look towards classic literature from a time period, since they reflect what happened and how the people felt during that time.
        However since the language began to fade away, so has its written script which has prevented historians from deciphering these knowledge ridden texts, displaying how with the death of a language we lose some form of knowledge.
        
        Advantages (Object 1)
        
        Lots of scope, can be used to dive deep into the importance of language in history, and how the lack of it creates a lack of knowledge and understanding.
        
        Clear cut examples and a logical straightforward explanation is present, acting as a strong support to the claim.
        
        Can talk to primary sources to confirm research regarding their culture to verify accuracy and analysis.
        
        Clear connection to the claim since it shows how after an aspect of a language faded away, it has created a loss of knowledge.
        
        Disadvantages (Object 1)
        
        The language has not entirely faded away, which may go against the claim, however it still can be used to explain the claim and point.
    - - The Mahabharata is a significant part of the Hindu religion and culture, acting as one of the most cultural relevant and historical in the region.
        The text can be dated back to the 3rd century, with it's oldest parts tracing back to around 400 BCE, and was originally written in Sanskirt. Now, since Sanskrit is a dead language, the texts have been translated to hindi and english which most likely could have lead to numerous inconsistencies.
        We've already explored how in the bible, since it was impossible to translate the bible from biblical Hebrew to latin with 100% accuracy, there were huge repercussions. It could be interesting to explore the same with the Mahabharata.
        
        Advantages (Object 2)
        
        Would have a lot of scope to look into any mistranslations and how they could have led to a alteration in knowledge, which ultimate was created since the original language died out.
        
        The analysis and sources can also be easily verified since it is such an important text in India.
        
        Disadvantages (Object 2)
        
        The object might be too specific, instead of focussing on a particular text we could look at Sanskirt as a whole.
        
        The object also unknowingly acts as a strong support to the counterclaim to this argument, it shows how knowledge can be passed on when a language dies.
        
        Wanders into the territory of mistranslations which was the previous CFA, leading to a merging of ideas, and a poor argument.
    - - Would be a little difficult to explain whilst keeping in mind of the word count.
    - - Lots of examples are present to support this claim
      - Has more scope of discussion, and can be used to generate an interesting argument, with implications on our history and culture.
      - Extremely well connected TOK concepts, allowing for a good analysis and smooth flow/transition of ideas.
      - I generally agree with this more as well, which allows me argument to be more convincing.
  - - - There are also potentially a few examples that can support this claim.
      - Can be used to gain a deeper understanding
    - - The examples are a bit roundabout and need a lot of justification.
      - Is not entirely accurate due to a technicality. While some knowledge definitely does pass on after a language dies (otherwise we would know next to nothing), not all of it does, which proves the first claim to be more accurate.
      - The TOK concepts in this claim are not as well connected as the first claim.