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L2 - Is Linguistics A Science - Terminology and Notation
L2 - Is Linguistics A Science - Terminology and Notation
L2 - Is Linguistics A Science - Terminology and Notation
Is Linguistics a Science?
Terminology and Notation
p. 37-47
Is linguistics a science?
• Rationalism
It is opposed to empiricism.
Emphasizes the role that mind plays in the acquisition of
knowledge.
Rationalists hold that there are certain concepts or propositions
known independently of experience. These concepts or
propositions are used to interpret the data.
Task 2