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The Relationship Between Language and Health
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Which philosophical theory posits that language shapes our perception of reality and influences our understanding of health and illness?
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Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis
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The Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis, also known as linguistic relativity, suggests that the structure of a language can influence the way its speakers perceive and conceptualize the world, including their understanding of health and illness.