The Philosophy of Linguistics
Author:   Ryan M. Nefdt (University of Cape Town and University of Bristol)
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
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9781009491969


Pages:   92
Publication Date:   21 August 2025
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The Philosophy of Linguistics


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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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Author:   Ryan M. Nefdt (University of Cape Town and University of Bristol)
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
Imprint:   Cambridge University Press
ISBN:  

9781009491969


ISBN 10:   1009491962
Pages:   92
Publication Date:   21 August 2025
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

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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