Author Description
This Book Characterizes A Notion Of Type That Covers Both Linguistic And Non-linguistic Action, And Lays The Foundations For A Theory Of Action Based On A Theory Of Types With Records (ttr). The Theory Of Language Based On Action Developed In The Book Allows The Adoption Of A Perspective On Linguistic Content Centred On Interaction In Dialogue. Robin Cooper. Includes Bibliographical References And Indexes.
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THE THESIS
This work investigates the integration of linguistic and non-linguistic action through a unified formal framework based on Type Theory with Records (TTR). Robin Cooper, a prominent researcher in formal semantics and computational linguistics, utilizes TTR to bridge the gap between cognitive perception and communicative interaction. By treating language as a form of action, the author provides a rigorous mathematical foundation for understanding how meaning is constructed and negotiated within dialogue.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A formal definition of types encompassing both linguistic and non-linguistic actions
- The foundational architecture of Type Theory with Records (TTR)
- A framework for analyzing linguistic content through the lens of interactive dialogue
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide an exhaustive survey of all competing semantic theories
- The work focuses primarily on formal modeling rather than empirical psychological data
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts in formal semantics recognize this text as a significant contribution to the development of TTR as a tool for modeling natural language. Readers frequently note the high level of technical density, making it a specialized resource for researchers and graduate students in linguistics and cognitive science.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
1900-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press,
ISBN-10:
0191967629
ISBN-13:
9780191967627
Semantics
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Communication Theory
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