This is a book about foundational concepts in linguistics – linguistic “primitives”, as they are called here – that underlie all linguistic theorising.
Starting from the position that no discipline is philosophically neutral, it presents a framework for linguistic analysis based on the reformational philosophy of Herman Dooyeweerd. The analysis begins by considering the expressive character of language, and the various material lingual spheres in which we use language. Then it systematically surveys various elementary linguistic concepts, such as lingual system, range, constancy, operation, development, intention, identity and form. All of these are reinterpreted in a new theoretical perspective.
The focus then shifts to linguistic conceptualisation that goes “beyond expression”, to consider how we make sense of language in its social context by using notions such as communication, discourse, text and acceptability.
The book lays the foundations of a systematic theory that provides an alternative viewpoint in the sphere of philosophical linguistics.
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