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Language, Meaning and Human Knowledge

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  22 December 2008

Haldur Õim
Haldur Õim
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Ülikooli 18, Eesti keele kateeder, 202 400 Tartu, USSR.
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Abstract

The paper touches upon the relations between grammar-oriented and communication-oriented ways of analysing language in the light of some recent related developments in theoretical linguistics, congnitive psychology and artificial intelligence. The integration of (linguistic) meaning, situational interpretation and background knowledge is discussed. In Particular, different types of linguistically relevant common-sense knowledge and higher level cognitive procedures are considered.

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Nordic Journal of Linguistics , Volume 4 , Issue 2 , December 1981 , pp. 67 - 90
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1981

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