Abstract
Christiansen & Chater (C&C) ignore the many linguistic universals that cannot be reduced to processing or cognitive constraints, some of which we present. Their claim that grammar is merely acquired language processing skill cannot account for such universals. Their claim that all other universal properties are historically and culturally based is a nonsequitur about language evolution, lacking data.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | e86 |
| Journal | The Behavioral and brain sciences |
| Volume | 39 |
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| State | Published - Jan 1 2016 |
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- Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology
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- Language and Linguistics
- Linguistics and Language
- Behavioral Neuroscience
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Many important language universals are not reducible to processing or cognition. / Medeiros, David P.; Piattelli-Palmarini, Massi; Bever, Thomas G.
In: The Behavioral and brain sciences, Vol. 39, 01.01.2016, p. e86.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate
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AB - Christiansen & Chater (C&C) ignore the many linguistic universals that cannot be reduced to processing or cognitive constraints, some of which we present. Their claim that grammar is merely acquired language processing skill cannot account for such universals. Their claim that all other universal properties are historically and culturally based is a nonsequitur about language evolution, lacking data.
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