What Happened This Year 1941
People Who Died in 1941
Benjamin Lee Whorf
Linguist and anthropologist, Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis
Born
April 24th, 1897 128 years ago
Died
1941 84 years ago — 44 years old
One individual contributed to the field of linguistics and anthropology through extensive research on language structure and its influence on thought. Emphasized the significance of language in shaping perception and conceptualization of reality. Conducted major studies on Native American languages, particularly Hopi, which led to a deeper understanding of linguistic relativity. Also worked as an engineer, applying analytical methods to various scientific inquiries, linking engineering concepts with linguistic phenomena.
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