ISBN: 9781330318027 - language, thought, and reality: selected writings of benjamin lee whorf (classic reprint) [lingua inglese] (6 risultati)

Condizione: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condizione: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating relationship between language, thought, and our perception of reality. Drawing on extensive research in Native American languages, particularly Hopi, the author challenges the long-held assumption that there is a universal, objective way of thinking shared by all humans. Instead, this book proposes that the structure of the language we speak profoundly shapes how we understand and experience the world around us. By comparing and contrasting the grammatical categories and linguistic nuances of different languages, the author reveals how seemingly simple concepts like time, space, and causality can be expressed in radically different ways. Through compelling examples and insightful analysis, this book invites us to question the very foundation of our thought processes and consider how the languages we speak may both limit and empower our understanding of reality. Ultimately, it suggests that by exploring the diversity of human languages, we can gain a deeper appreciation for the richness and complexity of human thought itself. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 300 pages. 8.98x5.75x0.71 inches. This item is printed on demand.