Does language influence worldview?

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Question: Does language influence worldview?
Position1 of 3›: Yes, language influences worldview

This position holds that language influences worldview. It argues that the structure and vocabulary of the language a person speaks shape how they perceive reality—an idea linked to linguistic relativity, with some claiming language even dictates thought.

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Language dictates worldview
The language a person speaks directly determines their cognition and perception of the world. This can be seen by people not being able to count or learn math because their language lacks words for numbers. This view is also known as linguistic determinism.
Language influences worldview
The language a person speaks has some effect on their perception of the world such as their ability to identify scents, but it is not wholly responsible. This concept is known as linguistic relativity.