Language, thought, and reality
by Benjamin Lee Whorf, John B. Carroll, Penny Lee, Stephen C. Levinson · first published 1956
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Benjamin Lee Whorf - Language, Thought, and Reality https://mitpress.mit.edu/books/language-thought-and-reality-... This little collection of essays from the 20s by a chemical engineer is astounding. For anyone interested in cognition, engineering, language,…
on “Ask HN: What are your favorite books of all time, and why?” ↗If anyone wants a book that lays a lot of the foundation for this line of thought, do check out Language, Thought, and Reality by Benjamin Lee Whorf. It's accessible, but brilliant.
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