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Seuren, Pieter A. M. – Journal of Linguistics, 1990
A critical analysis explores the strictly logical aspects and pragmatic claims of a presupposition and negation theory (Burton-Roberts, 1989). Other clearly relevant facts, not previously considered, are used to show that the theory preempted empirical issues on invalid a priori grounds. (23 references) (Author/CB)
Descriptors: Language Research, Language Universals, Linguistic Theory, Negative Forms (Language)
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Burton-Roberts, Noel – Journal of Linguistics, 1990
A response to a critical analysis of a theory on presupposition and negation uses that critique's claims and proposed system to corroborate the original arguments and theory. (24 references) (Author/CB)
Descriptors: Language Research, Language Universals, Linguistic Theory, Negative Forms (Language)
Kakouriotis, A. – IRAL, 1987
Examines Modern Greek verbs which seem to be negative-raisers, including consideration of data that offer syntactic justification for negative-raisers and an examination of the semantics and pragmatics of the negative-raisers. (CB)
Descriptors: Distinctive Features (Language), Greek, Language Usage, Negative Forms (Language)