Longworth, Guy (2010) Some models of linguistic understanding. The Baltic International Yearbook of Cognition, Logic and Communication, Vol.5 . pp. 1-56. doi:10.4148/biyclc.v5i0.284 ISSN 1944-3676.

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Abstract

I discuss the conjecture that understanding what is said in an utterance is to be modelled as knowing what is said in that utterance. My main aim is to present a number of alternative models, as a prophylactic against premature acceptance of the conjecture as the only game in town. I also offer preliminary assessments of each of the models, including the propositional knowledge model, in part by considering their respective capacities to sub-serve the transmission of knowledge through testimony. In each case, the preliminary assessment is unfavourable. I end by very briefly sketching an additional model as an object for future consideration.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > B Philosophy (General) P Language and Literature > P Philology. Linguistics
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Philosophy
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Language and languages -- Philosophy, Knowledge, Theory of
Journal or Publication Title:	The Baltic International Yearbook of Cognition, Logic and Communication
Publisher:	New Prairie Press
ISSN:	1944-3676
Official Date:	2010
Dates:	Date Event 2010 Published
Volume:	Vol.5
Page Range:	pp. 1-56
DOI:	10.4148/biyclc.v5i0.284
Status:	Not Peer Reviewed

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