Phonetic Possibility and Modal Logic

Sharlow, Mark (2007) Phonetic Possibility and Modal Logic.

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Abstract

In this paper I propose a formalization, using modal logic, of the notion of possibility that phoneticians use when they judge speech sounds to be possible or impossible. I argue that the most natural candidate for a modal logic of phonetic possibility is the modal system T.

Keywords:	phonetics, speech, language, modality, modal logic
Subjects:	Specific Sciences: Biology
ID Code:	3785
Deposited By:	Sharlow, Mark
Deposited On:	18 March 2008
Additional Information:	This paper appeared previously on the author's website.