The Language Instinct
Author: Steven Pinker
In 'The Language Instinct,' Steven Pinker explores the idea that humans are born with an innate capacity for language, delving into the cognitive processes that make language acquisition a natural part of human development. Through a blend of linguistics, psychology, and evolutionary biology, Pinker argues that language is a fundamental instinct shaped by natural selection.
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