The Language Instinct: The New Science of Language and Mind
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Steven Pinker's seminal work, The Language Instinct, revolutionizes our understanding of human language by presenting it as an innate biological faculty, a universal instinct hardwired into our minds. Drawing on linguistics, psychology, and evolutionary biology, Pinker compellingly argues that our capacity for language is not merely a cultural invention but a fundamental aspect of human nature. He explores the intricate mechanisms by which the mind acquires and generates language, revealing the underlying universal grammar that connects all human tongues. This groundbreaking book offers a profound insight into what makes us uniquely human, challenging conventional wisdom and illuminating the deep connection between language, thought, and our evolutionary past.
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Allen Lane
Published Jan 1, 1994
494 pages
ISBN: 0713990996
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First Published
1994
Language
eng
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