Generative semantics: A new linguistic theory?

A historical study and analysis of several articles by generative semanticists and by proponents of the "standard" theory. The articles analyzed are: (1) G. Lakoff, "Instrumental adverbs and the concept of deep structure" (See LLBA III/1, p. 7.); (2) J. J. Katz, "Interpretiv...

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Published in:Langages (Paris) 1972-01, Vol.7 (27), p.5-77
Main Author: Dubois-Charlier, Francoise
Format: Article
Language:fre
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Summary:A historical study and analysis of several articles by generative semanticists and by proponents of the "standard" theory. The articles analyzed are: (1) G. Lakoff, "Instrumental adverbs and the concept of deep structure" (See LLBA III/1, p. 7.); (2) J. J. Katz, "Interpretive semantics vs generative semantics" (See LLBA IV/4, p. 1480.); (3) J. D. McCawley, "Interpretive semantics meets Frankenstein" (See LLBA V/4, p. 2194.); (4) Noam Chomsky, "Deep structure, surface structure and semantic interpretation" (in Semantics: An interdisciplinary reader in philosophy, linguistics and psychology by L. A. Jakobovits & D. D. Steinberg); (5) G. Lakoff, "On generative semantics" (ibid); and (6) G. Lakoff, "Linguistics and natural logic" (See LLBA VI/2, abstract #7202212.).
ISSN:0458-726X