The Stuff of Thought
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What’s it about?
Language isn't just for talking—it's a window into how our minds carve up reality, causality, and social life. Steven Pinker reveals the hidden cognitive machinery behind everyday words.
You’ll learn
- How grammar reveals our mental categories
- Why metaphors shape abstract thought
- How language encodes causality and blame
- The social dance of politeness and taboo