Grammatical Theory and Metascience

by Esa Itkonen

In this book, the author analyses the nature of the science of grammar. After presenting some methodological and historical background, he sets forth a theory of language and of grammar, showing that the science of grammar is not an empirical, but a normative science, comparable to logic and philosophy, characterized by the use of the method of explication.

Genres: Linguistics, Philosophy

365 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1978