Includes bibliographical references (pages 325-339) and index.
pt. I. Meaning, history and culture -- 1. English as a cultural universe -- 2. Anglo cultural scripts seen through Middle Eastern eyes -- pt. II. English words : from philosophy to everyday discourse -- 3. The story of right and wrong and its cultural implications -- 4. Being reasonable : a key Anglo value and its cultural roots -- 5. Being fair : another key Anglo value and its cultural underpinnings -- pt. III. Anglo culture reflected in English grammar -- 6. The English causatives : causation and interpersonal relations -- 7. I think : the rise of epistemic phrases in modern English -- 8. Probably : English epistemic adverbs and their cultural significance -- pt. IV. Conclusion -- 9. The "cultural baggage" of English and its significance in the world at large.