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This article examines Ojibwa taxonomic systems as a means of exploring the relationship between cognition and culture. Black argues that the Ojibwa language demonstrates a flexibility in categorization that reflects a perceptual ambiguity inherent in their worldview. This ambiguity, rather than being a cognitive deficiency, allows for a more nuanced and adaptable understanding of the natural world. By analyzing Ojibwa terminology related to plants and animals, Black reveals how their classifications are not based on rigid boundaries but on perceived similarities and relationships, which can shift depending on context and purpose. This fluid approach to categorization is linked to Ojibwa ecological knowledge and their pragmatic interactions with the environment. The study challenges Western assumptions about fixed taxonomic categories and highlights the cultural influence on perception and cognition.

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