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Re: CHAT: The Conlang Instinct

From:Thomas R. Wier <artabanos@...>
Date:Friday, December 3, 1999, 21:59
"Grandsire, C.A." wrote:

> Bryan Maloney wrote: > > > > > >> It makes me think, perhaps > > > >> these languages are already fully formed, deep in the subconscious, waiting > > > >> for the intellect to discover them. > > > > > > For some corroboration of your view, visit: > > > > > > http://www.percep.demon.co.uk/lexicon.htm > > > > Sounds kind of 19th-century stuffnnonsensy to me. > > For me too. I only remark that the author begins to talk about the fact > that there are many languages in the world, but when he presents his > theory he sticks to English and after says it must be universal. Not a > very scientific method I think...
You're right, it isn't. But then, Chomsky gets away with it. ;-) No one said linguists had to act scientifically. Even if they should. ====================================== Tom Wier <artabanos@...> ICQ#: 4315704 AIM: Deuterotom Website: <http://www.angelfire.com/tx/eclectorium/> "Cogito ergo sum, sed credo ergo ero." ======================================