John H. McWhorter
The Language Hoax
- ISBN 13:
- 9780190468897
- author:
- John H. McWhorter
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP USA Reprint edition
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 17.5 x 1.5 x 12.7 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Social Sciences, Linguistics, John H. McWhorter,The Language Hoax,OUP USA,0190468890,Linguistics,Language Arts & Disciplines,Language Arts / Linguistics / Literacy,Language,Language (Specific Aspects),Semantics,Cogniti
- Condition:
- New
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Description
The Language Hoax: Why the World Looks the Same in Any Language by John H. McWhorter. Linguist John McWhorter challenges a widely-held idea that our language shapes the way we think about the world. He argues that while language reflects culture and worldview, it does not control or limit our perception of reality. The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis suggests that different languages influence how speakers categorize colours, but McWhorter contends that this is not the case. McWhorter's book explores why we want to believe in this idea, and how it can actually hinder our understanding of human nature. He presents a compelling argument that all humans think alike, regardless of their language or cultural background. This thought-provoking book invites readers to reconsider the relationship between language and perception.
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