The Language Hoax

Explore whether language shapes our worldview with this opinionated book. Linguist John H. McWhorter addresses the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, arguing that while cultural differences are real, the way languages describe the world does not correspond to its speakers' experiences. Learn why the idea of language as a lens fails and how it poses an obstacle to understanding human nature. Instead, acknowledge the intelligence of all peoples by accepting that all humans think alike.