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The Language Instinct

How The Mind Creates Language (P.S.)
in: Biology
Summary:

The book argues that humans are born with an innate capacity for language, drawing on evidence from developmental psychology, neurology, and linguistics. It explores the idea that language is a fundamental part of human biology, akin to a biological adaptation, rather than a cultural invention.

Key points:

1. Language as Instinct: Pinker believes language is an inborn ability, not a learned cultural artifact.

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