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Full Idea
Some behaviourists have held the view that thinking just is, in effect, suppressed speech.
Gist of Idea
Some behaviourists believe thought is just suppressed speech
Source
E.J. Lowe (Introduction to the Philosophy of Mind [2000], Ch. 7)
Book Ref
Lowe,E.J.: 'Introduction to the Philosophy of Mind' [CUP 2000], p.176
A Reaction
He cites J.B.Watson. This would imply that infants and animals can't think. Introspecting my own case, I don't believe it. When I am navigating through a town, for example, I directly relate to my mental map; I see little sign of anything verbal.