Language allows for hypothetical thoughts with the subjunctive verb tense. Terms like "could" allow us to think about things in a hypothetical way.
Proto-Indo-European. (There is also a new theoretical language called Pre-proto-Indo-European).
The concept of thought and language development are intertwined, but generally, thought comes before language. Infants begin forming thoughts and experiences before they are able to express them through language. However, as language skills develop, they enhance and shape thought processes.
Language refers to the system of communication using words, symbols, and grammar, while thought refers to the mental processes and ideas that occur within an individual's mind. While language enables us to express and communicate thoughts, thought can exist independent of language. In other words, language is the tool we use to express and convey our thoughts, while thought is the content of our mental processes.
The oldest known Indo-European language is believed to be Proto-Indo-European, which is the hypothetical common ancestor of all Indo-European languages.
Bilingualism suggests that language and thought are intertwined but also flexible, as individuals can shift between languages and cultural frameworks. It challenges the idea of a strict link between language and thought by demonstrating the adaptability of cognitive processes across different linguistic systems. Overall, bilingualism highlights the complexity and variability in how language and thought interact.
A thought experiment.
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Proto-Indo-European. (There is also a new theoretical language called Pre-proto-Indo-European).
abstract thinking, metacognition, hypothetical deductive reasoniing
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The concept of thought and language development are intertwined, but generally, thought comes before language. Infants begin forming thoughts and experiences before they are able to express them through language. However, as language skills develop, they enhance and shape thought processes.
Hypothetical speech refers to language that discusses situations or events that are not real or have not happened. It can involve discussing possibilities, hypothetical scenarios, or speculating about potential outcomes. This type of speech is often used to explore ideas, make predictions, or engage in creative thinking.
Homo sapiens are the first hominids thought to have an advanced language.
A hypothetical question is one that asks about a situation or scenario that is not necessarily true or real, but is being used to explore possibilities or provoke thought. It usually starts with "what if" or "imagine if" and is used to spark creative or critical thinking.
Phlogiston is a hypothetical substance which at one time was thought to be the basis of combustion, but which is now known to be fictitious. It is not an element.
Spacetime, strings, and the quantum field that allow time, energy, and matter to exist.