[PDF] The Logic Of Language eBook

Author : Denise Eide
Publisher : Logic of English, Inc
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 39,86 MB
Release : 2011-01-27
Category : Education
ISBN : 1936706075

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"English is so illogical!" It is generally believed that English is a language of exceptions. For many, learning to spell and read is frustrating. For some, it is impossible... especially for the 29% of Americans who are functionally illiterate. But what if the problem is not the language itself, but the rules we were taught? What if we could see the complexity of English as a powerful tool rather than a hindrance? --Denise Eide Uncovering the Logic of English challenges the notion that English is illogical by systematically explaining English spelling and answering questions like "Why is there a silent final E in have, large, and house?" and "Why is discussion spelled with -sion rather than -tion?" With easy-to-read examples and anecdotes, this book describes: - the phonograms and spelling rules which explain 98% of English words - how English words are formed and how this knowledge can revolutionize vocabulary development - how understanding the reasons behind English spelling prevents students from needing to guess The author's inspiring commentary makes a compelling case that understanding the logic of English could transform literacy education and help solve America's literacy crisis. Thorough and filled with the latest linguistic and reading research, Uncovering the Logic of English demonstrates why this systematic approach should be as foundational to our education as 1+1=2.

Author : Pieter A. M. Seuren
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 445 pages
File Size : 24,92 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0199559481

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This book opens a new perspective on logic. After analyzing the functional adequacy of natural predicate logic and standard modern logic for natural linguistic interaction, the author develops a general theory of discourse-bound interpretation, covering such topics as discourse incrementation, anaphora, presupposition and topic-comment structure.

Author : Ray Jackendoff
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 49,6 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780262600460

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A wide-ranging collection of essays inspired by the memory of the cognitive psychologist John Macnamara.

Author : Rodger L. Jackson
Publisher : Broadview Press
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 22,18 MB
Release : 2014-11-04
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 1460402782

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The Logic of Our Language teaches the practical and everyday application of formal logic. Rather than overwhelming the reader with abstract theory, Jackson and McLeod show how the skills developed through the practice of logic can help us to better understand our own language and reasoning processes. The authors’ goal is to draw attention to the patterns and logical structures inherent in our spoken and written language by teaching the reader how to translate English sentences into formal symbols. Other logical tools, including truth tables, truth trees, and natural deduction, are then introduced as techniques for examining the properties of symbolized sentences and assessing the validity of arguments. A substantial number of practice questions are offered both within the book itself and as interactive activities on a companion website.

Author : Johan F.A.K. van Benthem
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 1169 pages
File Size : 44,86 MB
Release : 2010-12-17
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 0444537279

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The logical study of language is becoming more interdisciplinary, playing a role in fields such as computer science, artificial intelligence, cognitive science and game theory. This new edition, written by the leading experts in the field, presents an overview of the latest developments at the interface of logic and linguistics as well as a historical perspective. It is divided into three parts covering Frameworks, General Topics and Descriptive Themes. Completely revised and updated - includes over 25% new material Discusses the interface between logic and language Many of the authors are creators or active developers of the theories

Author : John Martin Ellis
Publisher :
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 39,28 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN :

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Argues that categorization, and not syntax, is the most important aspect of language, suggests that some philosophical problems are caused by an inadequate theory of language, and promotes a fresh approach to linguistic theory.

Author : Dragomir Radev
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 45,42 MB
Release : 2013-02-11
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 3642343724

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This is the second volume of a unique collection that brings together the best English-language problems created for students competing in the Computational Linguistics Olympiad. These problems are representative of the diverse areas presented in the competition and designed with three principles in mind: · To challenge the student analytically, without requiring any explicit knowledge or experience in linguistics or computer science; · To expose the student to the different kinds of reasoning required when encountering a new phenomenon in a language, both as a theoretical topic and as an applied problem; · To foster the natural curiosity students have about the workings of their own language, as well as to introduce them to the beauty and structure of other languages; · To learn about the models and techniques used by computers to understand human language. Aside from being a fun intellectual challenge, the Olympiad mimics the skills used by researchers and scholars in the field of computational linguistics. In an increasingly global economy where businesses operate across borders and languages, having a strong pool of computational linguists is a competitive advantage, and an important component to both security and growth in the 21st century. This collection of problems is a wonderful general introduction to the field of linguistics through the analytic problem solving technique. "A fantastic collection of problems for anyone who is curious about how human language works! These books take serious scientific questions and present them in a fun, accessible way. Readers exercise their logical thinking capabilities while learning about a wide range of human languages, linguistic phenomena, and computational models. " - Kevin Knight, USC Information Sciences Institute

Author : Alfred Jules Ayer
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 19,80 MB
Release : 2012-04-18
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0486113094

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"A delightful book … I should like to have written it myself." — Bertrand Russell First published in 1936, this first full-length presentation in English of the Logical Positivism of Carnap, Neurath, and others has gone through many printings to become a classic of thought and communication. It not only surveys one of the most important areas of modern thought; it also shows the confusion that arises from imperfect understanding of the uses of language. A first-rate antidote for fuzzy thought and muddled writing, this remarkable book has helped philosophers, writers, speakers, teachers, students, and general readers alike. Mr. Ayers sets up specific tests by which you can easily evaluate statements of ideas. You will also learn how to distinguish ideas that cannot be verified by experience — those expressing religious, moral, or aesthetic experience, those expounding theological or metaphysical doctrine, and those dealing with a priori truth. The basic thesis of this work is that philosophy should not squander its energies upon the unknowable, but should perform its proper function in criticism and analysis.

Author : Butterfield
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 14,1 MB
Release : 1986-05-22
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780521320467

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This is a collection of eleven original essays in analytical philosophy by British and American philosophers, centring on the connection between mind and language. Two themes predominate: how it is that thoughts and sentences can represent the world; and what having a thought - a belief, for instance - involves. Developing from these themes are the questions: what does having a belief require of the believer, and of the way he or she relates to the environment? In particular, does having a belief require speaking a language? The volume concludes the informal series stemming from the meetings sponsored by the Thyssen Foundation. It will interest analytical philosophers, students doing courses in philosophy of mind within the analytical tradition and philosophically interested researchers in cognitive psychology.