1 University Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah, English Department, Faculty of Letters and Humanities, Fes, Morocco.
2 University Ibn Toufail, Philosophy Department, Faculty of Letters and Humanities, Kenitra, Morocco.
Research Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 24(03), 2295-2309
Received on 14 November 2024; revised on 22 December 2024; accepted on 25 December 2024
This study explores the intricate relationship between language and cognition, concentrating on how linguistic competence affects philosophical knowledge acquisition. The study, which was carried out at Cadi Ayyad University, examines the learning results of two different groups of college students who are all fluent in English as a second language: final-year English Studies students and Philosophy Studies students. Determining if a linguistic foundation facilitates a quicker and more profound comprehension of philosophical notions in comparison to a philosophical background devoid of advanced language instruction is the main goal. The results show that students who had a strong background in English Studies were more accurate and efficient at understanding abstract philosophical concepts than their Philosophy Studies counterparts. This result emphasizes how important language is as a tool for communication as well as a possible container of thinking that shapes and facilitates cognitive processes. The work also tackles the age-old philosophical query of whether knowledge can be conceptualized and comprehended apart from language structures. These observations have important ramifications for multidisciplinary education, especially in higher education in Morocco. The research promotes creative instructional approaches that cross disciplines, foster critical thinking, and aid in students' holistic development by highlighting the advantages of combining language and philosophical training.
Language and Thought; Philosophy Education; English as a Second Language (ESL); Interdisciplinary Learning; Moroccan Higher Education
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Ahmed Ennouari and Youssef Lachgar. English language as a cognitive tool for learning philosophy: A comparative analysis from Moroccan higher education. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 24(3), 2295-2309. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2024.24.3.3915