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A logical Reconstruction of Leonard Bloomfield's Linguistic Theory

Meier, Thomas (2012) A logical Reconstruction of Leonard Bloomfield's Linguistic Theory. [Preprint]

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Abstract

In this work we present a logical reconstruction of Leonard Bloom- field’s theory of structural linguistics. First, the central notions of this theory are analyzed and discussed. In the following section, a recon- struction with the so-called structuralist approach in the philosophy of science is presented. After defining the general framework of Bloom- field’s theory, questions of lawlikeness and theoretical terms will be discussed. In a further step, this work aims to contribute to the dis- cussion of theory change and scientific realism, applied to linguistic theory. After the reconstruction of further theories of linguistics, it can be studied whether certain inter theoretical relations hold. It aims to be a contribution to the discussion on the foundations of linguistics.


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Item Type: Preprint
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Meier, Thomasmeier060782@gmail.com
Keywords: structural linguistics - structuralist approach - lawlikeness - theoretical terms - theory change
Subjects: General Issues > Structure of Theories
General Issues > Theory Change
Depositing User: Mr. Thomas Meier
Date Deposited: 06 Nov 2012 23:23
Last Modified: 06 Nov 2012 23:23
Item ID: 9405
Subjects: General Issues > Structure of Theories
General Issues > Theory Change
Date: 4 November 2012
URI: https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/9405

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