CiNii 図書 - Language form and language function

The two basic approaches to linguistics are the formalist and the functionalist approaches. In this engaging monograph, Frederick J. Newmeyer, a formalist, argues that both approaches are valid. However, because formal and functional linguists have avoided direct confrontation, they remain unaware of the compatability of their results. One of the author's goals is to make each side accessible to the other. While remaining an ardent formalist, Newmeyer stresses the limitations of a narrow formalist outlook that refuses to consider that anything of interest might have been discovered in the course of functionalist-oriented research. He argues that the basic principles of generative grammar, in interaction with principles in other linguistic domains, provide compelling accounts of phenomena that functionalists have used to try to refute the generative approach.

Part 1 The form-function problem in linguistics: setting the stage with a (not totally) imaginary dialogue
the goals of this book
the two orientations in modern linguistics
on the variety of generativist approaches
on the variety of functionalist approaches
a look ahead. Part 2 The boundaries of grammar: overview
the three autonomy hypotheses
the autonomy of syntax
the autonomy of knowledge of language with respect to use of language
the autonomy of grammar as a cognitive system
conclusion. Part 3 Internal and external explanation in linguistics: overview
on explanation in linguistics, internal and external
internal explanation
external explanation
convincing and unconvincing external explanations
the problem of competing motivations
external explanation and the autonomy of syntax
conclusion. Part 4 On syntactic categories: prototypes, fuzzy categories and grammatical theory
prototype theory and syntactic catagories
syntagmatic simplicity and prototypes - an evaluation
paradigmatic complexity and prototypes - an evaluation
prototypes and markedness
the nonexistence of fuzzy categories
against Langacker's notional definitions of "noun" and "verb"
conclusion
appendix on prototype constructions. Part 5 Deconstructing grammaticalization: overview
grammaticalization - a capsule description
what is the "true nature" of grammaticalization?
the epiphenomenal nature of grammaticalization
on unidirectionality
two issues in grammaticalization research
grammaticalization and generative grammar
conclusion. Part 6 Language typology and its difficulties: overview
the field of language typology
barriers to language typology
what is to be done?
formal prerequisites to typological analysis
implicational hierarchies and a new argument for functionalism
typology and generative grammar
summary. Part 7 Conclusion.

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