McWhorter, John H.
The Language Hoax: Why the World Looks the Same in Any Language
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199361588
- author:
- McWhorter, John H.
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- OUP USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 18 x 13 x 2.5 cm
- Genre:
- Reference, Language, Communication,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Language Hoax: Why the World Looks the Same in Any Language by John H. McWhorter. Linguist John McWhorter challenges the idea that language shapes our perception of the world, arguing instead that it reflects our cultural and worldview. He contends that while languages may have different words for various concepts, this does not mean their speakers perceive those differences differently. McWhorter's book offers a nuanced exploration of the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, which suggests that language influences how we think about the world. However, McWhorter shows that this idea is oversimplified and fails to account for the complexity of human thought. By examining various languages and their linguistic features, he demonstrates that our perception of reality is not limited by the words we use. This book provides a thought-provoking examination of language and its relationship to human nature, encouraging readers to reconsider their assumptions about the role of language in shaping our understanding of the world.
Related Products
Related Products
Through the Language Glass: Why The World Looks Different In Other Languages
Deutscher, Guy
Through the Language Glass: Why the World Looks Different in Other Languages
Guy Deutscher
The Language Hoax
John H. McWhorter
How to Speak Any Language Fluently
Rawlings, Alex
Languages of the World: An Introduction
Pereltsvaig, Asya