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The Philosophy of Linguistics

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Abstract

The philosophy of linguistics reflects on multiple scientific disciplines aimed at the understanding of one of the most fundamental aspects of human existence, our ability to produce and understand natural language. Linguistics, viewed as a science, has a long history but it was the advent of the formal (and computational) revolution in cognitive science that established the field as both scientifically and philosophically appealing. In this Element, the topic will be approached as a means for understanding larger issues in the philosophy of science more generally.

Research topics

  • Syntax, Semantics, Linguistic Variation
  • Language, Metaphor, and Cognition
  • Language and cultural evolution

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DOI: 10.1017/9781009491952

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