Linguistic Relativity Hypothesis
The hypothesis that the structure and vocabulary of a language influence the thought patterns and worldview of its speakers. The strong version holds that language determines thought; the weak version holds that language influences certain aspects of cognition.
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The linguistic relativity hypothesis (the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis) proposes that the structure and vocabulary of a language affect the way its speakers think and their worldview; the strong version holds that language determines thought, while the weak version holds that language influences certain aspects of cognition.
The linguistic relativity hypothesis sparked fierce debate in the mid-20th century and was later marginalized for a time, but in recent years it has regained attention with the development of cognitive science.
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The linguistic relativity hypothesis (the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis) proposes that the structure and vocabulary of a language affect the way its speakers think and their worldview; the strong version holds that language determines thought, while the weak version holds that language influences certain aspects of cognition.
50%UnverifiedThe linguistic relativity hypothesis sparked fierce debate in the mid-20th century and was later marginalized for a time, but in recent years it has regained attention with the development of cognitive science.
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