Some linguists advance the argument that a person’s language determines what he or she can and cannot think. This is called linguistic determinism or the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis. Another position says that language influences, but does not determine, what individuals can think. A third position is that language does not influence ones’ thoughts at all. Which position do you agree with and why? Give examples from your own observations.

Some linguists advance the argument that a person’s language determines what he or she can and cannot think. This is called linguistic determinism or the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis. Another position says that language influences, but does not determine, what individuals can think. A third position is that language does not influence ones’ thoughts at all. Which position do you agree with and why? Give examples from your own observations.

Objectives examined:
o Identify the origins of modern human language
o Evaluate the function and evolution of language
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