Philosophy of Universal Grammar

Philosophy of Universal Grammar

by Michelle Sheehan, Wolfram Hinzen

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This text considers the relationship between language and thought from a philosophical perspective, drawing both on the philosophical study of language and the purely formal study of grammar, and arguing that the two should align. Evidence is considered from biology, the evolution of language, language disorders, and linguistic phenomena.

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    How does the book's central premise—that the formal study of grammar and the philosophy of language should align—challenge your prior assumptions about how we express abstract thought?

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    In what ways does exploring biological evidence and language evolution change how you personally view human uniqueness compared to other species?

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    The authors draw on data from language disorders to support their arguments; how does encountering these specific conditions alter your everyday understanding of what language is?

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