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Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis
Evaluate the theory that language structure influences or limits human cognition.
📝 Prompt Content
Distinguish between the strong version (linguistic determinism) and the weak version (linguistic relativity) of the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis. Provide theoretical examples of how specific grammatical structures or vocabulary might shape how speakers perceive color, spatial orientation, or time. Critically assess the evidence for and against this hypothesis.