Language, Mind and Computation [electronic resource] /
Mondal, P.author.
This book explores how and in what ways the relationship between language, mind and computation can be conceived of, given that a number of foundational assumptions about this relationship remain unacknowledged in mainstream linguistic theory, yet continue to be the basis of theoretical developments and empirical advances.
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Cover; Contents; List of Figures; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1 Introduction; 2 Language and Linguistic Theory; 3 How Language Relates to the Mind; 4 How Language Relates to Computation; 5 Putting it all together: the Relation between Language, Mind and Computation; 6 The Emerging Connection; 7 Linguistic Theory, Explanation and Linguistic Competence; 8 Linguistic Theory, Learnability, Mind and Computation; 9 Conclusion; Notes; References; Index
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This book explores how and in what ways the relationship between language, mind and computation can be conceived of, given that a number of foundational assumptions about this relationship remain unacknowledged in mainstream linguistic theory, yet continue to be the basis of theoretical developments and empirical advances.
Language and languages—Philosophy.
Computational linguistics.
Psycholinguistics.
Cognitive grammar.
Cognitive psychology.
Philosophy of Language.
Computational Linguistics.
Psycholinguistics.
Cognitive Linguistics.
Cognitive Psychology.