On Recursion and Its Varieties: Formal, Cognitive and Use Aspects of Recursion in Language
This book discusses linguistic recursion as a transversal property that runs through different fields, including language, computer science, mathematics, architecture, music, and art. Linguistic recursion, considered since the seminal work of Hauser, Chomsky, and Fitch (2002) the defining characteristic of human language, has no analogue or homologue in other animal communication systems. This book presents different aspects of recursion from a syntactic, semantic, and pragmatic framework. Syntax recursion is largely addressed through the different types of dependencies, most notably those hierarchically composed. The semantic and pragmatic topics are respectively discussed in relation to the theory of mind and a dialogical use of language.

Although there are several texts on specific topics of recursion, this is the first that compiles its varieties, pointing out the differences, but also the interrelationships of its core aspects. The book presents recursion as a complex phenomenon related not only to language, but also to other cognitive scenarios, such as working memory, linguistic disabilities, or primitive cultures.

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On Recursion and Its Varieties: Formal, Cognitive and Use Aspects of Recursion in Language
This book discusses linguistic recursion as a transversal property that runs through different fields, including language, computer science, mathematics, architecture, music, and art. Linguistic recursion, considered since the seminal work of Hauser, Chomsky, and Fitch (2002) the defining characteristic of human language, has no analogue or homologue in other animal communication systems. This book presents different aspects of recursion from a syntactic, semantic, and pragmatic framework. Syntax recursion is largely addressed through the different types of dependencies, most notably those hierarchically composed. The semantic and pragmatic topics are respectively discussed in relation to the theory of mind and a dialogical use of language.

Although there are several texts on specific topics of recursion, this is the first that compiles its varieties, pointing out the differences, but also the interrelationships of its core aspects. The book presents recursion as a complex phenomenon related not only to language, but also to other cognitive scenarios, such as working memory, linguistic disabilities, or primitive cultures.

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On Recursion and Its Varieties: Formal, Cognitive and Use Aspects of Recursion in Language

On Recursion and Its Varieties: Formal, Cognitive and Use Aspects of Recursion in Language

by Alejandro Sobrino
On Recursion and Its Varieties: Formal, Cognitive and Use Aspects of Recursion in Language

On Recursion and Its Varieties: Formal, Cognitive and Use Aspects of Recursion in Language

by Alejandro Sobrino

Overview

This book discusses linguistic recursion as a transversal property that runs through different fields, including language, computer science, mathematics, architecture, music, and art. Linguistic recursion, considered since the seminal work of Hauser, Chomsky, and Fitch (2002) the defining characteristic of human language, has no analogue or homologue in other animal communication systems. This book presents different aspects of recursion from a syntactic, semantic, and pragmatic framework. Syntax recursion is largely addressed through the different types of dependencies, most notably those hierarchically composed. The semantic and pragmatic topics are respectively discussed in relation to the theory of mind and a dialogical use of language.

Although there are several texts on specific topics of recursion, this is the first that compiles its varieties, pointing out the differences, but also the interrelationships of its core aspects. The book presents recursion as a complex phenomenon related not only to language, but also to other cognitive scenarios, such as working memory, linguistic disabilities, or primitive cultures.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9783031874246
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland
Publication date: 07/04/2025
Series: Contemporary Systems Thinking
Pages: 101
Product dimensions: 6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

About the Author

Alejandro Sobrino is Professor of Logic and Philosophy of Science at the University of Santiago de Compostela, where he also received his PhD in Philosophy. Additionally, he holds a master’s degree in computer science from the Polytechnic University of Madrid. Dr. Sobrino’s research interests are formal models of imprecise language, natural language processing and computing with words. He has recently published the book (in Spanish) Formal languages and automata: Classical developments, recent extensions, and applications to natural language processing (University of Santiago de Compostela Press, 2023).

Table of Contents

Presentation.- Recursion: definition, presence and origin.- Types of recursion.- Linguistic recursion.- Other recursion topics.- Epilogue.

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