Authors: Sapana Awana
Abstract: Language is not merely a tool for communication but a fundamental framework through which human thought, perception, and reality are shaped and interpreted. This paper examines the role of language as an active mediator of cognition, arguing that linguistic structures influence how individuals conceptualize the world, form knowledge, and assign meaning to experience. Drawing on insights from linguistics, philosophy, cognitive science, and social theory, the study explores how language shapes perception, constructs social realities, and reinforces cultural norms and power relations. By analyzing the interplay between language and thought, the paper highlights the extent to which reality is not simply perceived but linguistically constructed. Ultimately, it argues that understanding language as an arbiter of reality is essential for grasping how knowledge, identity, and worldview are formed and transformed.
