Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Does language influence worldview?
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No, language doesn’t influence worldview

Language has a minimal effect on worldview. People can think without words and those that all speak the same language do not all share a worldview. Our language can’t control our perceptions or what we think about.

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  1. Language has a minimal effect on worldview
    Languages have much in common; they share a universal grammar. Additionally, people do think in a specific language. Therefore, language can’t control our perceptions or what we think about.