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| − | Introduces transformational analysis, which became central to Chomsky's later work. | + | * Introduces transformational analysis, which became central to Chomsky's later work. |
| + | * Argues that human language follows a structured, rule-based system. | ||
| + | * Explores the formal properties of syntax and how linguistic theory can be mathematically modeled. | ||
| − | + | Initially rejected for publication by MIT but later published by Plenum Press in 1975.<ref>Noam Chomsky, ''The Logical Structure of Linguistic Theory'' https://archive.org/details/thelogicalstructureoflinguistictheory</ref> | |
| − | + | https://tcwiki.azurewebsites.net/index.php?title=Generative_Structure | |
| − | + | In this paper, I will restrict the term ""linguistic theory"" to systems of hypotheses concerning the general features of human language put forth in an attempt to account for a certain range of linguistic phenomena. I will not be concerned with systems of terminology or methods of investigation (analytic procedures). The central fact to which any significant linguistic theory must address itself is this: a mature speaker can produce a new sentence of his language on the appropriate occasion, and other speakers can understand it immediately, though it is equally new to them.<ref>Noam Chomsky ''Current Issues in Linguistic Theory'' 2011 ISBN 9783110867565</ref> | |
| − | + | ==Problems== | |
| + | Language has a [[Generative Structure]]. Interpreting language is an art form. I see the same issues with [[ASN.1]]. It is generative and interpreting it depends on syntactic tags. I too tried to use generative rules in early programing. It totally failed. So, what are we to make of generative AI? It will not be pretty. | ||
| − | + | If i were to try to fix mathematics, it would be to remove the law of the excluded middle. Then Quantum Mechanics would make sense. | |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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===Other Material=== | ===Other Material=== | ||
* Also see wiki page [[Generative Structure]] | * Also see wiki page [[Generative Structure]] | ||
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Context
Noam Chomsky's The Logical Structure of Linguistic Theory (LSLT) is a foundational work in linguistics. Written in 1955 and later published in 1975, it laid the groundwork for transformational grammar, a key concept in Chomsky's linguistic theories.
Key Points of LSLT
- Introduces transformational analysis, which became central to Chomsky's later work.
- Argues that human language follows a structured, rule-based system.
- Explores the formal properties of syntax and how linguistic theory can be mathematically modeled.
Initially rejected for publication by MIT but later published by Plenum Press in 1975.[1]
https://tcwiki.azurewebsites.net/index.php?title=Generative_Structure
In this paper, I will restrict the term ""linguistic theory"" to systems of hypotheses concerning the general features of human language put forth in an attempt to account for a certain range of linguistic phenomena. I will not be concerned with systems of terminology or methods of investigation (analytic procedures). The central fact to which any significant linguistic theory must address itself is this: a mature speaker can produce a new sentence of his language on the appropriate occasion, and other speakers can understand it immediately, though it is equally new to them.[2]
Problems
Language has a Generative Structure. Interpreting language is an art form. I see the same issues with ASN.1. It is generative and interpreting it depends on syntactic tags. I too tried to use generative rules in early programing. It totally failed. So, what are we to make of generative AI? It will not be pretty.
If i were to try to fix mathematics, it would be to remove the law of the excluded middle. Then Quantum Mechanics would make sense.
References
- ↑ Noam Chomsky, The Logical Structure of Linguistic Theory https://archive.org/details/thelogicalstructureoflinguistictheory
- ↑ Noam Chomsky Current Issues in Linguistic Theory 2011 ISBN 9783110867565
Other Material
- Also see wiki page Generative Structure
