Dialectics of Understanding: Critical Realism's Role in Evaluating Chomsky's Scientific Methodology in Linguistics
Keywords:
linguistic nativism, Noam Chomsky, universal grammar, critical realismAbstract
This study examines in depth the theory of linguistic nativism proposed by Noam Chomsky, exploring its basis and implications in a critical realist perspective. Chomsky's theory postulates innate cognitive systems known as universal language grammar. Through a critical realist lens that cannot account for the systematic acquisition of linguistics input, this study critically examines the ontological and epistemological foundations of Chomsky's theory, as well as its empirical basis and criticism. Proponents of critical realism argued the role of sociocultural factors in language development and the need for empirical evidence to support theoretical claims. Thus, this particular study offers insights into the complexities of language acquisition.
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