logocentrism
noun
logo·cen·trism
ˌlō-gə-ˈsen-tri-zəm 
-gō-,
ˌlä-
1
: a philosophy holding that all forms of thought are based on an external point of reference which is held to exist and given a certain degree of authority
2
: a philosophy that privileges speech over writing as a form of communication because the former is closer to an originating transcendental source
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“Logocentrism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/logocentrism. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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