The meaning of plural definites: A decision-theoretic approach
This paper has two mutually motivating goals. The empirical goal is to demonstrate that definite plurals are expressions whose interpretation requires an approach that incorporates the goals of the speaker and hearer. The theoretical goal is to contribute to the development of a mathematical model o...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Linguistic Society of America
2012-07-01
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Series: | Semantics and Pragmatics |
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Online Access: | http://semprag.org/article/view/2524 |