Human beings have the ability to converse in several languages, in different ways and contexts. Language forms a central aspect of an individual’s experiences and, at a higher level, shapes the way individuals think. In addition, languages often differ phonologically and semantically. However, this view of language has been challenged, for example, based on the perceptions of the shades of colours. The purpose of the paper is to present a case for how languages are different from each other and how those differences change the way we see things around us. Most societies speaking various languages tend to have different words for certain concepts. This is important, as it shows that one does not need to explain the meaning of the words they want to convey. The main conclusion is that from the perception of time, space and even simple grammatical elements, such as, nouns, languages affect one’s thought processes.
雑誌名
CHUGOKUGAKUEN Journal
巻
19
ページ
35 - 39
発行年
2020
出版者
中国学園大学/中国短期大学
出版者（英）
Chugokugakuen University / Chugoku Junior College
ISSN
1348-1452
書誌レコードID
AA11806612
権利
中国学園大学/中国短期大学
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Literature Review : How Languages Shape Thought Processes
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