... failing to function) without naming words for its parts and their specific actions, so it is impossible to explore the function of words and the part they play in forming meaningful language without ... Greece In India it was for the study of recited forms of Sanskrit, and in Greece for the study of written language It is the latter that provides the source of our own studies Grammar and literacy ... Philosophers such as Aristotle and Socrates realised the impor tance of grammar for all forms of language expression, particularly public speaking (rhetoric) and debate A Roman, Marcus Varre,...