Pinker argues that language is an evolutionary adaptation unique to humans. He explains that language is not just a cultural phenomenon but a biological one, deeply rooted in our neural architecture. Pinker posits, 'The variegated phenomena of language could be brought together under the unifying idea that language is an evolutionary adaptation of the human species.' This idea challenges the traditional view that language is solely a product of cultural evolution and highlights the biological underpinnings of our linguistic capabilities. | Steven Pinker | The Language Instinct

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Pinker argues that language is an evolutionary adaptation unique to humans. He explains that language is not just a cultural phenomenon but a biological one, deeply rooted in our neural architecture. Pinker posits, 'The variegated phenomena of language could be brought together under the unifying idea that language is an evolutionary adaptation of the human species.' This idea challenges the traditional view that language is solely a product of cultural evolution and highlights the biological underpinnings of our linguistic capabilities.

-- Steven Pinker