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2025-05-15
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Language and Thought: Interconnectedness in the Cognitive Approach
Turamuratova Iroda Ilkhombaevna
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Head of Department of Theoretical Sciences of Spanish Language, Uzbekistan State University of World Languages,
Keywords: Cognitive linguistics, language and thought, conceptual metaphor, mental schema, linguistic relativity, cognitive processes, linguistic categorization, cross-linguistic studies, Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, language-cognition interface.
Abstract
The relationship between language and thought has long been a focal point of linguistic, philosophical, and psychological inquiry. In the cognitive approach, this relationship is viewed as deeply interconnected, with language serving not only as a means of communication but also as a tool for shaping, structuring, and reflecting thought. This article explores the core assumptions of cognitive linguistics regarding the interplay between linguistic structures and cognitive processes. It examines how conceptual metaphors, mental schemas, and linguistic categorization reflect underlying cognitive mechanisms. The study also considers cross-linguistic evidence to demonstrate how different languages encode and influence thought patterns in unique ways. By analyzing both theoretical frameworks and empirical studies, the article highlights the bidirectional influence of language and cognition, supporting the view that language is both shaped by and helps shape human thought.
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