The Computational Mind, Linguistics, and Noam Chomsky
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The document discusses significant contributions by Noam Chomsky and Steven Pinker to the fields of linguistics and cognitive science, emphasizing the modular and computational aspects of the mind. It also references various works and theories, including generative grammar, language processing models, and the complexities of understanding language and cognition. Key themes involve the intersection of human language, mind, and processing, along with critiques and discussions from influential thinkers in the field.
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The Computational Mind, Linguistics, and Noam Chomsky
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- 6. His Grammar Created a Language-Mind Link TRANSFORMATIONAL Parse-able with moveable pieces Generative Infinite variety from finite pieces Universal Innate, inheritable
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