The article discusses how perception is influenced by language and culture, illustrated by a Zen koan about two monks arguing whether a flag or the wind moves. This poses a philosophical question: if a language lacks a word, can the concept exist in thought? As noted by Professor Maria Michela Sassi, cultures have unique ways of naming colors, exemplified by the ancient Greeks who did not describe things as blue, highlighting that color perception is culturally constructed. Thus, our experiences are deeply intertwined with our linguistic and cultural frameworks.
"It is your mind that moves." This phrase is central to Zen philosophy, reminding us that our perception shapes our reality, not just external factors.
Maria Michela Sassi suggests that every culture has its own way of naming and categorizing colors, shaping our experiences and understanding of reality.
The example of the ancient Greeks shows that cultural perspective on color can vary significantly, indicating that language and culture shape our perception.
Sassi emphasizes that each culture has a unique chromatic vocabulary, which reflects their particular way of categorizing experiences and perceiving the world.
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