THE INFLUENCE OF LANGUAGE ON THE FORMATION OF PERSONAL CONSCIOUSNESS
Abstract
This article explores the multifaceted influence of language on the formation of personal consciousness, drawing insights from psychology, linguistics, and cognitive science.
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