Détails du livre
Format
Broché
Pages
292
Langue
Anglais
Publié
May 1, 2000
Éditeur
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-10
0521774810
ISBN-13
9780521774819
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.
Genres
Romance
Philosophie
Psychologie