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Ellipsis
Ellipsis

Author(s): Miloš Kosterec
Subject(s): Logic, Philosophy of Language
Published by: Filozofický ústav SAV
Keywords: Antecedent; ellipsis; linguistic expression; substitution; variable;

Summary/Abstract: The paper deals with semantic content of elliptic sentences and its relation to semantic content of the corresponding non-elliptic sentences. On the basis of certain kinds of examples it is shown that syntactic theories of ellipsis have serious limits. It is also demonstrated that the so-called Property Theory, which is an example of a semantic theory of ellipsis, bears serious limitations. Another semantic theory, namely that of Minimal Indexicalism, is analyzed thereafter. Theoretical tools of the theory - in particular, its criteria of linguistic expressions identity and three layers of content - that are vital to its handling of ellipsis are discussed in some detail. Finally, a new theory of ellipsis based on Transparent Intensional Logic is proposed and argued for.

  • Issue Year: 20/2013
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 355-376
  • Page Count: 22
  • Language: Slovak
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