== Language diversity is essential for critical thinking. Language is logic. A language contains everything its speakers can think about or consider. For example, in Latin the word for friend is amicus, and the Romans took the idea very seriously. My friend is another me (alter ego), they said. But your basic ancient Roman male had no word for a female friend. The idea of having a female friend did not exist in his mind. The feminine form of amicus is amica, and it does not mean friend, but only girlfriend or mistress, because it was illogical for a male to consider any female to be anything like his equal. In Rome, a female did not even have her own name, only a feminine form of her father's name ( and a nickname, often Greek, to tell her apart from her sisters and cousins ), and she was legally the property of the senior male member of her family, who might be a teen-age adopted great-nephew. But if this hypothetical Roman had to learn the Celtic language of the people he called Germans, whose females enjoyed more-or-less equal standing to the men in their own society, the possibility of a female friend would necessarily be introduced into his speech. What effect would this have on his critical thinking? A profound one, to be sure, and that is but one single word/idea.
The greater part of the Greek vocabulary in English comes through the Latin, where it was introduced because Latin lacked the ideas most of the words stood for, not just the words. When only the word is missing, but some other language's imagery makes sense already, languages often make loan-translations rather than borrowing the foreign words. The English word superman, for example is loan translation from the German Übermensch.
In either case, by borrowing or through loan translation, the different words do to language and therefore to logic and critical thinking what genetic diversity does to living creatures. * The languages of Pao by Jack Vance
* Babel 17 by Samual Delany
ANSWER: "I said what I said. I did not say what I did not say." Alfred Korzysbki created a discipline known as general semantics which attempts to train people to communicate in a more honest way. Our reliance on spoken and written languages with their ever evolving vocabulary is not enough. The diversity goes beyond the written or spoken word because the word is not the thing. This is not a sentence, it is a digital reproduction of the sentence I wrote. The word is not the thing, and without this understanding we are easily influenced by the manipulation of words. Propaganda relies heavily on the power of the word. Truth need not rely on words, and one who is deaf and dumb can communicate. His power of communication is defined solely by his ability to communicate in non verbal ways. Take away his hands and deny him the ability to write and the meaning of words become meaningless. A tree is much, much more than this word: Tree. Love is far more powerful than this word: Love. The thoughts I struggle to communicate at this moment are not in the words I use to communicate, they are bigger than that and when you read this it won't even be in this moment I am experiencing now. Any communication I have accomplished while you read this will not be a shared communication while you are reading it. The words can only help facilitate communication, it is the efforts made beyond these words that will bring about actual communication. It is not easy to think critically, as we are all hopelessly, inherently subjective. It is not impossible to do so. I've done my best to say what I'm saying and avoid not saying what I am not saying. How am I doing so far?
Answer1 Language being the commonly accepted means of communication has a diversity of roles in thinking processes, language misunderstanding and misinterpretation. Also it has impact on overcoming barriers to good communication such as faulty encoding and decoding in the transmission of information. Answer2: Abstract thought, and discussion of concepts such as gods, politics, merchandise and similar things that are not in front of us to look at, require language. Such interchanges are impossible without words and word-related concepts, along with agreement on their meanings in a particular context. Imagine having a discussion about the theory of evolution with someone who doesn't even understand the way scientists use the word "theory" (a common problem). Also, people who speak different languages actually think differently, based on the language in which they construct their thoughts.Add to that the concept of semantics -- the meanings that words have beyond their literal meanings. For example, if I write "John and Mary had sexual intercourse," it has an entirely different semantic effect than if I write "John and Mary f***ed," even though it means exactly the same thing. Your ability to think critically about the two concepts would be affected in some ways, even if it were only your opinion of the person who wrote them and, thus, his potential reliability.Critical thinking requires precise grasp of concepts and the ability to communicate them accurately, and that is impossible without language.Answer3'Thinking' is for long exepted as existing, as well as 'mind'That 'rationally' implies that also 'critical thinking' existsCritical Behavior is proven, things like 'mind', 'spirit', 'anima', 'ether' never came further than the stage VERY TOUGH illusion.Verbal language is behavior and is communicating 'intuition'.Critical thinking might communicate 'critical intuition'ANSWER 4:Language is a vocalized expression of concepts .The concepts are universal except for variations in the diverse nature expressed in a specific language. The vocalization in phonemes or morphemes structures differ from language to language if studied in the diverse historical,regional & social context but the concepts are universal and have the same semantic content. eg the semantic concept for an apple will be same for all languages but the vocalization will be diverse. Transliteration will give variations in semantic concept.Critical thinking is Cognition ( in process) to format the embed concepts that emerge through a complex network in the neural cortices while cognitive process is only functional.The former is the embed concept, the later the functional aspect. The better the ability of the cognitive matrix to format the concepts, the better is the thinking process. Language is only the vocalized external output of a concept.Language becomes a social interact within a language or in diverse languages to assimilate more concepts and has an important role in embed concepts for better and sometimes unique cognitive formatted concept output.Language is a way of expessing emotive and logical thought. the language/s one knows are similar to a computer language like pascal, basic, logo or dos. many modern language have lost their logical integrity so that many sounds have a different meaning, eg. right, write, rite, wright (all pronounced the same yet with different meanings) or wind (force of air) & wind (to turn a crankshaft) words spelled the same yet with different pronunciation & different meaning, thus logic has been compromised. Of course some languages are like Logo, good for going around in circles! non compos mentisAnswer 5 -Language is the main device that human beings use to communicate. Language is also the primary means of communication of culture. Using a single language results in a monoculture and a certain set way of thinking and feeling. But when a person experiences and uses a diversity of language and cultures they present a variety of viewpoints and strategies. This is, of course, a great asset in the critical thinking process. The close relationship between language and culture makes language a very important tool to improve the critical thinking process. Culture shapes language and exploring diverse languages is a very good strategy for improving the critical thinking process.
Visual thinking, such as mental imagery or spatial reasoning, is often considered a prime example of thinking without language. This type of cognitive process involves manipulating mental images or concepts without the need for verbal or written language.
The borrowing of words from other languages is called "loanwords." This process happens when a word from one language is adopted and used in another language. Loanwords can reflect cultural exchanges and influence linguistic diversity.
Younger children tend to learn language more easily and quickly than older children and adults. This is due to the brain's neuroplasticity and ability to easily acquire and process new information during the critical period for language development. After this critical period, language learning becomes more challenging and may require more effort.
a person who has an articulate home background and an opportunity to practice the language, most likely will develop a language facility. it does not mean though that if the person is talkative he or she isautomatically thinking. sometimes people just talk and talk without purposeand sense. we need language to let people know what we are thinking; but being good in grammar and sentence construction is not the same as thinking. think involves meaning and therefore we should not mistake people who talk fluently as good thinkers.
That is an impossible question to answer as it has to be answered in language as we can only convey our understanding to others in language. However I do have processes of thought that do not involve language.
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Someone can find more information about thinking from a number of websites such as Critical Thinking. The website Critical Thinking provides in depth knowledge and information about the thinking process in the brain.
This process is called critical thinking.
Critical thinking is not inherently bad for politics. In fact, critical thinking can help individuals analyze political issues, evaluate arguments, and make informed decisions. However, the way critical thinking is used in politics can vary, and individuals may have different perspectives and biases that influence their critical thinking process.
The central element in the process of critical thinking is the ability to analyze information, evaluate evidence, and make reasoned judgments or decisions. Critical thinking involves questioning assumptions, considering multiple perspectives, and being open to new ideas or viewpoints.
This process is known as critical thinking. It involves analyzing information, asking probing questions, evaluating evidence, and coming to reasoned conclusions. Critical thinking helps individuals make informed decisions and solve complex problems effectively.
Clarity in critical thinking refers to the ability to clearly communicate ideas and arguments using precise and understandable language. It involves avoiding ambiguity, being logical and well-organized in one's thinking, and ensuring that others can easily follow and understand the thought process behind a specific point or argument.
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Emotions can influence critical thinking by affecting our perceptions, biases, and decision-making. Strong emotions can cloud judgment and lead to irrational thinking, while positive emotions can enhance creativity and problem-solving. It is important to recognize and manage emotions to maintain objectivity and make sound decisions in critical thinking.
Critical thinking is more serious and should be well thought out n the mind process. Creative thinking is more original and involves different thoughts all brought to one process and can be brought out in many different ways. Critical thinking is more serious and should be well thought out n the mind process. Creative thinking is more original and involves different thoughts all brought to one process and can be brought out in many different ways.