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What must linguistic knowledge be like if it is to explain our capacity to use language? All linguists and philosophers of language presuppose some answer to this critical question, but all too often the presupposition is tacit. In this collection of sixteen previously unpublished essays, a distinguished international line-up of philosophers and linguists address a variety of interconnected themes concerning our knowledge of language.
This collection investigates the fundamental nature of linguistic knowledge and its role in explaining human language capacity. The volume brings together a diverse group of philosophers and linguists to examine the tacit assumptions underlying their respective fields. By analyzing the intersection of cognitive science and linguistic theory, the contributors aim to make explicit the theoretical frameworks that govern how we understand the acquisition and application of language.
What You Will Find
Experts recognize this collection as a significant contribution to the philosophy of language, providing a rigorous examination of the foundations of linguistic theory. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, making it a valuable resource for advanced students and researchers in the field.
Page Count:
552
Publication Date:
2003-12-18
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
019925057X
ISBN-13:
9780199250578
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