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Does Language Represent Our Thoughts?

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Does Language Represent Our Thoughts? Language does not completely determine our thoughts—our thoughts are far too flexible for that—but habitual uses of language can influence our habit of thought and action. For instance, some linguistic practice seems to be associated even with cultural values and social institution. Does language influence thought or does thought influence

Does Language Influence Our Thoughts?

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Does Language Influence Our Thoughts? Does language influence our thoughts? Languages don’t limit our ability to perceive the world or to think about the world, rather, they focus our attention, and thought on specific aspects of the world. There are so many more examples of how language influences perception, like with regards to gender and