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Bradford Z Mahon^1,2,3, David Kemmerer^4,5

¹Department of Psychology, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.

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|November 11, 2020

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Language significantly influences how we perceive and think about the world, impacting non-linguistic cognitive and perceptual systems. This research explores the intricate relationship between linguistic structures and human thought processes.

Keywords:

Language Sapir–Whorf embodied cognition linguistic relativity perception semantic

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Area of Science:

Cognitive Science
Linguistics
Neuroscience

Background:

The interplay between language and non-linguistic cognition has been a focus for decades.
Understanding this interaction offers insights into cognitive and brain organization.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate how linguistic structures influence thought and perception.
To explore the constraints shaping linguistic representations.

Main Methods:

Theoretical analysis of language-thought interaction.
Empirical investigations into cognitive and neural levels.

Main Results:

Linguistic structure demonstrably affects how individuals conceptualize and perceive their environment.
Identified constraints that shape linguistic representations.

Conclusions:

This work deepens the understanding of language, thought, and perception.
Motivates new predictive approaches at neural and cognitive levels.