The death of Gregory Bateson, or why linguists should study language at the end of life

Linguists study language and use in a range of settings populations, yet they have not studied language, interaction, communication behaviors functions the dying. This article argues that should, using an account death Gregory Bateson to make concrete questions could be asked, then showing some theoretical practical contributions answers might make. The goal such endeavor would respectfully contribute linguistic perspective core truly universal human experience. • paid attention phenomena at very end life. Attention these by linguists specifically is required. Such contributions. Knowledge about life should more widely available.