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  1. 4 hours ago, Havsha said:

    Well, there's two train of thoughts on this matter, one that supports the idea that the language shapes our thoughts, and another(language of thought hypothesis) that argues that we all think in a hypothetical language known as "mentalese"  from which we unconsciously translate our thoughts to whatever language you wish to employ. The first perspective would apply that infants who are yet to learn to speak are incapable of thoughts, but would also support the hypothesis, whereas the second theory provides a framework in which infants can be perceived as capable of conscious thought. Most linguists seem to follow the latter train of thought nowadays, or at least a hybrid of the two. At least this is true from my studies so far, but I'm sure there are many who'd argue with me on this point. The philosophy of linguistics, fun stuff.

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