“The spirit of logical analysis should in practice blend with the practical pressure for the adoption of some form of international language, but it should not allow itself to be stampeded by it.”
Quote by Edward Sapir
Work
Culture, Language, and Personality: Selected Essays
This book is a compilation of scholarly essays that examine the intricate relationship between culture, language, and personality. The essays cover a range of topics, including the influence of cultural context on language use, the impact of language on cognitive development, and the ways in which cultural and linguistic factors contribute to the formation of personality traits. The collection aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the complex interconnections between these three elements. more
Author
Edward Sapir
Edward Sapir was a prominent American anthropologist known for his profound research on language and culture. Born on January 26, 1884, and passing away on February 4, 1939, Sapir's work had a profound impact on the development of modern anthropology, particularly in the fields of linguistic anthropology and semiotics. more
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