The Language Hoax
John H. McWhorter
Explore whether language shapes our worldview with this opinionated book. Linguist John H. McWhorter addresses the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, arguing that while cultural differences are real, the way languages describe the world does not correspond to its speakers' experiences. Learn why the idea of language as a lens fails and how it poses an obstacle to understanding human nature. Instead, acknowledge the intelligence of all peoples by accepting that all humans think alike.
Publish Date
2014-04-29T00:00:00.000Z
2014-04-29T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
3.73
ISBN
9780199361588
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2014-07-21T13:51:34.000Z
The Language Hoax: John McWhorter- Excellent book on the popular but misguided idea that language determines thought – source