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Linguistic Semantics
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Author : John Lyons
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1995-11-30
Linguistic Semantics written by John Lyons and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995-11-30 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This successor to Language, Meaning and Context provides an invaluable introduction to linguistic semantics.
Linguistic Semantics
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Author : William Frawley
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-11-05
Linguistic Semantics written by William Frawley and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-05 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This volume is a comprehensive, up-to-date, and readable introduction to linguistic meaning. While partial to conceptual and typological approaches, the book also presents results from formal approaches. Throughout, the focus is on grammatical meaning -- the way languages delineate universal semantic space and encode it in grammatical form. Subjects covered by the author include: the domain of linguistic semantics and the basic tools, assumptions, and issues of semantic analysis; semantic properties of entities, events, and thematic roles; language and space; tense, aspect, and the internal structure and temporal ordering of events; modality, negation, and the epistemology of the speaker; and modification and attribution. In contrast to most current treatments of semantics, this book is accessible to the beginning student of semantics and linguistics and also useful to the advanced practitioner. A textbook and reference work in a single volume, it can be used in a number of disciplines: psychology, computer science, and anthropology as well as linguistics.
Linguistic Semantics
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Author : William Frawley
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-11-05
Linguistic Semantics written by William Frawley and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-05 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This volume is a comprehensive, up-to-date, and readable introduction to linguistic meaning. While partial to conceptual and typological approaches, the book also presents results from formal approaches. Throughout, the focus is on grammatical meaning -- the way languages delineate universal semantic space and encode it in grammatical form. Subjects covered by the author include: the domain of linguistic semantics and the basic tools, assumptions, and issues of semantic analysis; semantic properties of entities, events, and thematic roles; language and space; tense, aspect, and the internal structure and temporal ordering of events; modality, negation, and the epistemology of the speaker; and modification and attribution. In contrast to most current treatments of semantics, this book is accessible to the beginning student of semantics and linguistics and also useful to the advanced practitioner. A textbook and reference work in a single volume, it can be used in a number of disciplines: psychology, computer science, and anthropology as well as linguistics.
Cross Linguistic Semantics
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Author : Cliff Goddard
language : en
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing
Release Date : 2008-04-10
Cross Linguistic Semantics written by Cliff Goddard and has been published by John Benjamins Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-04-10 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Cross-linguistic semantics – investigating how languages package and express meanings differently – is central to the linguistic quest to understand the nature of human language. This set of studies explores and demonstrates cross-linguistic semantics as practised in the natural semantic metalanguage (NSM) framework, originated by Anna Wierzbicka. The opening chapters give a state-of-the-art overview of the NSM model, propose several theoretical innovations and advance a number of original analyses in connection with names and naming, clefts and other specificational sentences, and discourse anaphora. Subsequent chapters describe and analyse diverse phenomena in ten languages from multiple families, geographical locations, and cultural settings around the globe. Three substantial studies document how the metalanguage of NSM semantic primes can be realised in languages of widely differing types: Amharic (Ethiopia), Korean, and East Cree. Each constitutes a lexicogrammatical portrait in miniature of the language concerned. Other chapters probe topics such as inalienable possession in Koromu (Papua New Guinea), epistemic verbs in Swedish, hyperpolysemy in Bunuba (Australia), the expression of "momentariness" in Berber, ethnogeometry in Makasai (East Timor), value concepts in Russian, and “virtuous emotions” in Japanese. This book will be valuable for linguists working on language description, lexical semantics, or the semantics of grammar, for advanced students of linguistics, and for others interested in language universals and language diversity.
On Monosemy
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Author : Charles Ruhl
language : en
Publisher: SUNY Press
Release Date : 1989-01-01
On Monosemy written by Charles Ruhl and has been published by SUNY Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989-01-01 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Argues that most words do not have multiple meanings and criticizes the assignment of additional meanings through overspecification
Continuity In Linguistic Semantics
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Author : Catherine Fuchs
language : en
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing
Release Date : 1994-11-17
Continuity In Linguistic Semantics written by Catherine Fuchs and has been published by John Benjamins Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994-11-17 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Until recently, most linguistic theories as well as theories of cognition have avoided use of the notion of continuity. At the moment, however, several linguistic trends, sharing a preoccupation with semantico-cognitive problems (e.g. cognitive grammars, 'psychomechanics', 'enunciative theories'), are trying to go beyond the constraints imposed by discrete approaches. At the same time, mathematical (e.g. differential geometry and dynamical systems) and computer science tools (e.g. connectionism) have been proposed that can be used for modelling of continuous linguistic phenomena. In this volume, linguists, philosophers, mathematicians and computer scientists discuss which semantic phenomena (linked to the lexicon, to grammatical theories or to syntactic structures) call for continuous models and which formalisation tools can contribute to the development of such models. The first part of the book is devoted to linguistic issues, the second part deals with modelling issues. Many important questions are raised in the discussion, for instance: Is continuity just a convenient representation of gradual yet discrete facts, or is it an intrinsic characteristic of semantic phenomena? How can the introduction of continuity be reconciled with a methodology based on the falsifiability of theories? What is the link between continuity and Gestalt theory? Can linguistic continuity be accounted for by mathematical models? What about statistical models? How can continuity be implemented on a digital and therefore discrete machine?
Cross Linguistic Semantics Of Tense Aspect And Modality
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Author : Lotte Hogeweg
language : en
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing
Release Date : 2009-11-30
Cross Linguistic Semantics Of Tense Aspect And Modality written by Lotte Hogeweg and has been published by John Benjamins Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-11-30 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
In recent years, we have witnessed, on the one hand, an increased interest in cross-linguistic data in formal semantic studies, and, on the other hand, an increased concern for semantic issues in language typology. However, only few studies combine semantic and typological research for a particular semantic domain (such as the papers in Bach et al. (1995) on quantification and Smith (1997) on aspect). This book brings together formal semanticists with a cross-linguistic perspective and/or those working on lesser-known languages, and typologists interested in semantic theory, to discuss semantic variation in the specific domain of Tense, Aspect, and Mood/Modality.
Logico Linguistic Semantics Unveiling The Interplay Of Logic And Language
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Author : Pasquale De Marco
language : en
Publisher: Pasquale De Marco
Release Date : 2025-05-19
Logico Linguistic Semantics Unveiling The Interplay Of Logic And Language written by Pasquale De Marco and has been published by Pasquale De Marco this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-05-19 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Embark on an enlightening journey into the fascinating world of logico-linguistic semantics, where logic and language intertwine to unveil the hidden depths of meaning. This comprehensive guide provides a profound exploration of the intricate relationship between these two disciplines, offering a deeper understanding of how language conveys and shapes our thoughts and communication. Delve into the foundational principles of semantics and logic, gaining insights into the formal systems and structures that govern linguistic meaning. Discover the power of categorial grammar, a versatile tool for analyzing syntactic structures, and witness how it serves as a bridge between syntax and semantics. Explore the complexities of higher-order logic, a sophisticated logical system that captures the nuances of natural language. Uncover the expressive capabilities of higher-order logic in representing and reasoning about linguistic phenomena, gaining a deeper appreciation for the intricate mechanisms that underlie meaning construction. Investigate applicative categorial grammar, a variant of categorial grammar that emphasizes the compositionality of meaning. Dissect linguistic expressions into their constituent parts, revealing the intricate interplay of words and phrases in conveying complex ideas. Encounter the Lambek calculus, a formal system closely associated with categorial grammar. Unravel the axioms and rules of inference that govern this calculus, uncovering its role in analyzing linguistic phenomena and providing a solid foundation for computational linguistics. Delve into coordination and unbounded dependencies, linguistic phenomena that challenge traditional notions of locality. Witness how these phenomena can be elegantly handled within the framework of categorial grammar, shedding light on the mechanisms that govern long-distance relationships in language. With its comprehensive coverage of logico-linguistic semantics, this book is an invaluable resource for linguists, computer scientists, philosophers, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the intricate relationship between logic and language. Engage with the captivating content and embark on a journey of discovery, unlocking new perspectives on the world of linguistics and communication. If you like this book, write a review on google books!
Contemporary Research In Philosophical Logic And Linguistic Semantics
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Author : D.J. Hockney
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-12-06
Contemporary Research In Philosophical Logic And Linguistic Semantics written by D.J. Hockney and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-06 with Philosophy categories.
In 1973 a workshop was held at The University of Western Ontario on topics of common interest to philosophers and linguists. This volume con tains most of the papers presented at the workshop. Also included are previously unpublished essays by R. Dougherty and H. Lasnik as well as a comment on G. Lakoff's paper by B. van Fraassen. K. Donnellan's paper was presented at the workshop and subsequently appeared in The Philosophical Review. We thank the editors of this journal for permission to publish the paper here. The papers by D. Lewis, R. Stalnaker, G. Lakoff, B. Partee and H. Herzberger appeared earlier in Journal of Philosophical Logic by arrangement of the editors with B. van Fraassen and D. Reidel Publishing Company. The editors thank the officers of The University of Western Ontario for making the workshop possible and Pauline Campbell for making the workshop work. THE EDITORS DAVID LEWIS COUNTERFACTUALS AND COMPARATIVE POSSIBILITY* In the last dozen years or so, our understanding of modality has been much improved by means of possible-world semantics: the project of analyzing modal language by systematically specifying the conditions under which a modal sentence is true at a possible world. I hope to do the same for counterfactual conditionals. I write A 0-C for the counter factual conditional with antecedent A and consequent C. It may be read as 'H it were the case that A, then it would be the case that C' or some more idiomatic paraphrase thereof.
The Alternative Mathematical Model Of Linguistic Semantics And Pragmatics
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Author : Vilém Novák
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2013-06-29
The Alternative Mathematical Model Of Linguistic Semantics And Pragmatics written by Vilém Novák and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-29 with Computers categories.
In opposition to the classical set theory of natural language, Novák's highly original monograph offers a theory based on alternative and fuzzy sets. This new approach is firmly grounded in semantics and pragmatics, and accounts for the vagueness inherent in natural language-filling a large gap in our current knowledge. The theory will foster fruitful debate among researchers in linguistics and artificial intellegence.