Edward Sapir

Co-formulator of the Sapir-Whorf linguistic relativity hypothesis.

Core Principles & Analysis

• Studied under Franz Boas and documented many Indigenous North American languages.
• His 1921 book 'Language' remains a classic introduction to linguistics.
• Mentored Benjamin Lee Whorf at Yale, jointly inspiring the linguistic relativity hypothesis.

Specifications & Metrics

• ERA: 1884 – 1939