The Language Myth by Vyvyan Evans
Why Language Is Not an Instinct
This book challenges the widely accepted notion that language is an innate biological ability unique to humans, as proposed by Noam Chomsky's theory of Universal Grammar. Instead, it argues that language is a cultural tool shaped by human interaction and cognitive processes. Through a comprehensive examination of linguistic evidence and cognitive science, the book posits that language is not a separate faculty but is deeply intertwined with other cognitive abilities, emphasizing the role of social and environmental factors in language development and acquisition.
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- 2014
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