The nature of explanation in linguistic theory
By: edited by John Moore, Maria Polinsky.
Contributors: Moore, John C., 1955-; Polinsky, Maria.
Series: CSLI lecture notes ;; no. 162
Publisher: CSLI Publications
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Stanford, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 309
Subjects: Explanation (Linguistics)
Description: "Elegant analyses by linguists have been a point of pride since the time of the Neogrammarians. But ever since Chomsky's pioneering work on the goals of linguistic theory, this descriptive emphasis has shifted to focus on explanation. What, the contributors to this volume ask, renders a linguistic account explanatorily adequate? What are the empirical and theoretical trade-offs that come into play when linguists aim for explanation? Renowned scholars weigh in here, offering insightful answers to these questions."
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.