Livre | Chapitre
Practical knowledge and linguistic competence
pp. 337-356
Résumé
This chapter examines the distinction between practical and propositional (or theoretical) knowledge. It then considers the objections put forward by Stanley and Williamson and finds them wanting. Afterwards, it presents Chomsky's position on linguistic competence as a form of propositional knowledge. It criticizes both the theoretical and the empirical arguments Chomsky puts forward in favor of his view and presents some observations in favor of the idea that linguistic competence is ultimately practical. In so doing, it aims to re-habilitate the picture of practical knowledge and of linguistic competence endorsed, arguably, by Wittgenstein and Ryle.
Détails de la publication
Publié dans:
Coliva Annalisa, Leonardi Paolo, Moruzzi Sebastiano (2018) Eva Picardi on language, analysis and history. Dordrecht, Springer.
Pages: 337-356
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-95777-7_16
Citation complète:
Coliva Annalisa, 2018, Practical knowledge and linguistic competence. In A. Coliva, P. Leonardi & S. Moruzzi (eds.) Eva Picardi on language, analysis and history (337-356). Dordrecht, Springer.