Summary:
The book explores how language reflects the workings of the human mind, particularly how word choice and sentence structure can reveal aspects of human thought, social relationships, and the interplay between innate ideas and cultural influences. It delves into topics such as metaphor, swearing, innuendo, and the ways in which words can influence our perception of reality and our interactions with others.
Key points:
1. Language and Thought: Pinker suggests that language mirrors our thinking and helps us understand concepts like time and relationships. Sentence structure and metaphors can show how we think.
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