Title
The Language Hoax
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Japanese Has A Term That Covers Both Green And Blue. Russian Has Separate Terms For Dark And Light Blue. Does This Mean That Russians Perceive These Colors Differently From Japanese People? Does Language Control And Limit The Way We Think?This Short, Opinionated Book Addresses The Sapirwhorf Hypothesis, Which Argues That The Language We Speak Shapes The Way We Perceive The World. Linguist John Mcwhorter Argues That While This Idea Is Mesmerizing, It Is Plainly Wrong. It Is Language That Reflects Culture And Worldview, Not The Other Way Around. The Fact That A Language Has Only One Word For Eat, Drink, And Smoke Doesn'T Mean Its Speakers Don'T Process The Difference Between Food And Beverage, And Those Who Use The Same Word For Blue And Green Perceive Those Two Colors Just As Vividly As Others Do.Mcwhorter Shows Not Only How The Idea Of Language As A Lens Fails But Also Why We Want So Badly To Believe It: We'Re Eager To Celebrate Diversity By Acknowledging The Intelligence Of Peoples Who May Not Think Like We Do. Though Wellintentioned, Our Belief In This Idea Poses An Obstacle To A Better Understanding Of Human Nature And Even Trivializes The People We Seek To Celebrate. The Reality That All Humans Think Alike Provides Another, Better Way For Us To Acknowledge The Intelligence Of All Peoples.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Language Hoax' about? A: 'The Language Hoax' explores the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, which suggests that language influences thought and perception. The author, John McWhorter, argues against this idea, explaining that language reflects culture rather than shapes it.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Language Hoax'? A: The book is authored by John H. McWhorter, who is a linguist and professor.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Language Hoax'? A: 'The Language Hoax' was published on June 1, 2016.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Language Hoax'? A: The book contains 208 pages.
- Q: What is the format of 'The Language Hoax'? A: 'The Language Hoax' is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'The Language Hoax' suitable for new readers of linguistics? A: Yes, 'The Language Hoax' is written in an accessible style, making it suitable for both new readers and those familiar with linguistics.
- Q: Does 'The Language Hoax' provide examples from different languages? A: Yes, the book includes examples from various languages, such as Japanese and Russian, to illustrate its points about language and perception.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Language Hoax'? A: The book explores themes of language, culture, perception, and the misconceptions surrounding the relationship between language and thought.
- Q: Is 'The Language Hoax' a scholarly text? A: 'The Language Hoax' is not a traditional scholarly text; instead, it presents opinions and arguments in a more conversational and engaging manner.
- Q: Are there any reviews available for 'The Language Hoax'? A: Yes, 'The Language Hoax' has received various reviews that discuss its insights and arguments regarding language and perception.