Benjamin Whorf
Benjamin Whorf was an American linguist known for his work in linguistic relativity and the study of language's impact on thought processes. Alongside Edward Sapir, he developed the idea that language shapes our perceptions and experiences, which became central to debates in linguistic theory and anthropology throughout the 20th century.
Born on Dec 24, 1897 (127 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 6.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 21,927 | $2,700,000 | 872$ |
| Totals | 1 | 67,886,011 | 21,927 | $2,700,000 | 872$ |
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The film mentions Edward Sapir and Benjamin Whorf’s theory of linguistic determinism.
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