The Alternative Mathematical Model of Linguistic Semantics and Pragmatics

In opposition to the classical set theory of natural language, Novák's highly original monograph offers a theory based on alternative and fuzzy sets. This new approach is firmly grounded in semantics and pragmatics, and accounts for the vagueness inherent in natural language-filling a large gap in our current knowledge. The theory will foster fruitful debate among researchers in linguistics and artificial intellegence.

List of contents

1. Claims and Assumptions.- 2. The Alternative Set Theory.- 3. Functional Generative Description of Natural Language.- 4. Fuzzy Logic and Fuzzy Sets.- 5. The Alternative Mathematical Model of Linguistic Semantics and Pragmatics.- 6. Comments on Possible Practical Application and Further Development.- List of Symbols.

Product details

• Authors: Vilém Novák
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.11.2013
• EAN: 9781489923196
• ISBN: 978-1-4899-2319-6
• No. of pages: 204
• Illustrations: XV, 204 p.
• Series: IFSR International Series on Systems Science and Engineering; IFSR International Series in Systems Science and S; IFSR International Series in Systems Science and Systems Engineering; IFSR International Series on Systems Science and Engineering; IFSR International Series in Systems Science and S
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative linguistics; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > IT, data processing