Lecture

Language and Thought

Description

This lecture explores the relationship between language and thought by discussing the ideas of anthropologists from the early 20th century, as well as modern concepts illustrated through an experiment conducted by the instructor and a colleague. The experiment reveals how language influences perception and attention, ultimately affecting our understanding of the world.

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Ontological neighbourhood

Psychology

Basic psychology: Cognitive psychology

Linguistics

Theoretical linguistics: Syntax

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