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.
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1. Introduction; 2. The 'science' of linguistics; 3. Conduits to the general philosophy of science; 4. Case study 1: infinite generalisation in linguistics; 5. Case study 2: language models and linguistic theory; 6. The philosophy of linguistic subfields and future prospects; References.
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This Element explores the cross between the philosophy of science and linguistics.
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ISBN
9781009491969
Publisert
2025-08-21
Utgiver
Cambridge University Press
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
92
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