Terministic screen

ID: terministic-screen

The term "terministic screen" was coined by the American linguist Kenneth Burke. It refers to the lens through which individuals perceive and interpret the world, shaped by language, culture, and personal experiences. Essentially, it suggests that our understanding of reality is filtered through the concepts and categories provided by language. The idea is that language not only describes reality but also helps to construct and limit our perceptions of it.

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