ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-PHI-0002 · ATLAS 251

Linguistic relativity

The hypothesis that habitual linguistic distinctions can influence attention, memory, or categorisation.

Explanation

The hypothesis that habitual linguistic distinctions can influence attention, memory, or categorisation. It makes language visible as one participant in thought rather than a transparent container for it.

Example

The concept becomes visible in use and can be followed as a movement of interpretation.

Counterexample

Influence is not deterministic imprisonment; speakers can learn and form new distinctions.

Distinction

Influence is not deterministic imprisonment; speakers can learn and form new distinctions.

Effect on thought and perception

It makes language visible as one participant in thought rather than a transparent container for it.

Resonance

It makes language visible as one participant in thought rather than a transparent container for it.

Cite this entry

Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Linguistic relativity“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-PHI-0002. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-PHI-0002

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