Walter Ong

Walter Ong was an American Jesuit priest, professor, and cultural and literary critic, renowned for his work on the relationship between oral and written communication. His seminal book 'Orality and Literacy' explores how the shift from oral traditions to written forms of communication has transformed human thought and culture. Ong's interdisciplinary approach combined insights from linguistics, communication studies, and philosophy, highlighting the profound impact of media on human consciousness and society.