“But in due course it became evident that not only a physical situation qua physics, but the meaning of that situation to people, was sometimes a factor, through the behavior of people, in the start of a fire.”
Quote by Benjamin Lee Whorf
Work
Language, Thought, and Reality: Selected Writings of Benjamin Lee Whorf
Comprising Whorf's seminal essays and research, the book examines the influence of language on how individuals perceive and interpret the world. It discusses the concept of linguistic determinism and the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, which posits that the structure of a language can significantly shape its speakers' worldview and thought processes. more
Author
Benjamin Lee Whorf
Benjamin Lee Whorf was an American linguist born on April 24, 1897, and died on July 26, 1941. He is known for his research on the relationship between language and thought, particularly for his formulation of the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis. more
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