The Philosophy of Generative Linguistics

by Peter Ludlow

Book Overview

Peter Ludlow presents the first book on the philosophy of generative linguistics, including both Chomsky's government and binding theory and his minimalist program. Ludlow explains the motivation of the generative framework, describes its basic mechanisms, and then addresses some of the many interesting philosophical questions and puzzles that arise once we adopt the general theoretical approach. He focuses on what he takes to be the most basic philosophical...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199258538
• ISBN13: 9780199258536
• Release Date: April 2011
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 246 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.2" x 9.3"