The Linguistic Worldview and Conceptual Thinking: A Theoretical Analysis

This article provides a theoretical analysis of the relationship between the linguistic worldview and conceptual thinking within the framework of modern linguistic theory. The study explores how language reflects and structures human cognition, shaping the ways in which reality is perceived, categorized, and interpreted. Special attention is given to the concept of the linguistic worldview as a cognitive and cultural construct formed through lexical, semantic, and figurative language units. By synthesizing major theoretical perspectives, the study demonstrates that the linguistic worldview is not a direct reflection of reality but a linguistically mediated and conceptually organized representation shaped by cognitive and socio-cultural factors. The findings contribute to the theoretical understanding of the interaction between language, thought, and culture and offer a foundation for further research in cognitive and comparative linguistics.