Description
In this compelling exploration of the interplay between language and thought, Jan Nuyts and Eric Pedersen dive into the complex relationship between linguistic representation and conceptualization. They examine the extent to which language shapes the way individuals formulate ideas, highlighting how cultural and linguistic variations influence perception and cognition.
The authors challenge traditional views, presenting a nuanced understanding of how different languages might lead to distinct ways of conceptualizing the world. By integrating various fields of study, they provide readers with a holistic perspective on the significance of language as a tool for understanding human experience and thought processes. This thought-provoking work opens up new avenues for discussions in linguistics, psychology, and philosophy.
The authors challenge traditional views, presenting a nuanced understanding of how different languages might lead to distinct ways of conceptualizing the world. By integrating various fields of study, they provide readers with a holistic perspective on the significance of language as a tool for understanding human experience and thought processes. This thought-provoking work opens up new avenues for discussions in linguistics, psychology, and philosophy.
Détails du livre
Format
Broché
Pages
292 pages
Langue
Anglais
Publié
mai 1, 2000
Éditeur
Cambridge University Press
Éditions
2 éditions
ISBN-10
0521774810
ISBN-13
9780521774819