Learning theory and natural language

Daniel N. Osherson; Michael Stob; Scott Weinstein

doi:10.1016/0010-0277(84)90040-4

Learning theory and natural language

Daniel N. Osherson
, Michael Stob
, Scott Weinstein

Psychology

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Abstract

Formal Learning Theory may be conceived as a means of relating theories of comparative grammar to studies of linguistic development. After a brief review of relevant concepts, the present paper surveys formal results within Learning Theory that suggest correponding constraints on linguistic theory. Particular attention is devoted to the question: How many possible natural languages are there?

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1-28
Number of pages	28
Journal	Cognition
Volume	17
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0010-0277(84)90040-4
State	Published - Jun 1984

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
Developmental and Educational Psychology
Cognitive Neuroscience
Language and Linguistics
Linguistics and Language

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