Are all ways of knowing controlled by language?

             Are all ways of knowledge controlled by language?
             To interpret the world and to gain knowledge, people have developed several ways of knowing. These are considered to be perception, emotion, language and reason. The question "all of the other ways of knowing are controlled by language" is a statement that requires further investigation and reflection. Is this really a fair representation of the relationship between these four factors?
             In a way these four; perception, emotion, language and reason are closely tied together. Perception is often influenced by emotions (which plays a great part in human behaviour), the impressions are then expressed through language, and language is used to communicate thoughts and to reason with people or simply to seek clarity and order. By assuming that the essay question is right, one automatically puts language above the three other ways of knowing. One would claim that without language knowing would be impossible, that only language could create reality. Does language direct perception, emotions and reason? When it seems that all the ways of knowing are interdependent on each other.
             I will start by looking closer into these four terms and their relationship with language. Furthermore try to find out if any philosophers have considered this question, and if they have, their point of view. I hope this will show if it really would be correct to state that which is suggested in the essay question.
             Perception is an awareness of our surroundings; it is produced by operation of our senses. To perceive we have got sight and the ability to smell, hear, feel and taste. Everyday we experience and gain knowledge through what we perceive. All the impressions we get are analysed in the brain, but it is our language or knowledge to it that makes us able to put a name on it. It is language that enables us to express our thoughts and communicate them to others.
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