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The '''Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis''' (also known as the "Whorfian hypothesis" and the "linguistic relativity hypothesis") is a [[linguistic]] theory that states that [[language]] is not merely a way of expressing ideas, but it is the mechanism that gives shape those ideas.

The '''Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis''' (also known as the "Whorfian hypothesis" and the "linguistic relativity hypothesis") is a [[linguistic]] theory that states that [[language]] is not merely a way of expressing ideas, but it is the mechanism that gives shape those ideas.

* Whorf [was] appealing to the general educated audience of his day to become linguistically aware -- to realize to what extent the language you speak influences what and how you think. [http://www.enformy.com/dma-Chap7.htm]

* "Whorf [was] appealing to the general educated audience of his day to become linguistically aware -- to realize to what extent the language you speak influences what and how you think." [http://www.enformy.com/dma-Chap7.htm]

In truth, it is widely accepted by ethnolinguists that culture affects language, but it is controversial as to whether or not language affects culture.<ref>"Benjamin Whorf," New World Encyclopedia, http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Benjamin_Whorf?oldid=795326 (accessed February 25, 2009). </ref>

* "In truth, it is widely accepted by ethnolinguists that culture affects language, but it is controversial as to whether or not language affects culture."<ref>"Benjamin Whorf," New World Encyclopedia, http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Benjamin_Whorf?oldid=795326 (accessed February 25, 2009). </ref>

It was formulated by Benjamin Lee Whorf, a student - and later colleague of -  Edward Sapir, who stated during the 1930's that:<ref>Whorf, Benjamin; Language, Thought, and Reality: Selected Writings of Benjamin Lee Whorf (John Carroll, Editor) ; 1956; MIT Press; pp 213-14. </ref>

It was formulated by Benjamin Lee Whorf, a student - and later colleague of -  Edward Sapir, who stated during the 1930's that:<ref>Whorf, Benjamin; Language, Thought, and Reality: Selected Writings of Benjamin Lee Whorf (John Carroll, Editor) ; 1956; MIT Press; pp 213-14. </ref>