Linguistic impressions on two axiomatizations for Categorial Grammar

Authors

  • Luiz Arthur Pagani Ufpr

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/rel.v70i0.4538

Keywords:

Gramática Categorial, Cálculo de Lambek, Representação do Conhecimento Lingüístico

Abstract

In the present essay, two different but logically equivalent axiomatizations of Categorial Grammar will be compared from an exclusively linguistic perspective: 1) the so called Classical Categorial Grammar, and 2) the Lambek calculus in Natural Deduction. In order to do that, each axiomatization will be separately presented, and both versions will be commented in relation to the type of linguitic knowledge representation they allow. At the conclusion, the Classical Categorial Grammar is argued to be the best option. Although it is an exclusively linguistic reason, it can affect the way that linguistic knowledge (especially lexical knowledge) is represented in any parser for Categorial Grammar.

Author Biography

Luiz Arthur Pagani, Ufpr

Professor do Departamento de Lingüística, Letras Vernáculas e Clássicas da Universidade Federal do Paraná

How to Cite

Pagani, L. A. (2006). Linguistic impressions on two axiomatizations for Categorial Grammar. Revista Letras, 70. https://doi.org/10.5380/rel.v70i0.4538

Issue

Section

Linguistic Studies: on Formal Semantics