Abstrakt
The paper shows how the linguistic theory contributes to the theory of knowledge acquisition. Two controversial approaches are analyzed.
The first one is the conception of how language (either through its semantics or syntax) can lead to the acquisition of some non-linguistic concepts (color, number, time etc.) by effecting the cognition. The second approach is The paper shows how the linguistic theory contributes to the theory of knowledge acquisition.
Two controversial approaches are analyzed. The first one is the conception of how language (either through its semantics or syntax) can lead to the acquisition of some non-linguistic concepts (color, number, time etc.) by effecting the cognition.
The second approach is from the perspective of cognitive science, which is based on rationalist paradigm presupposing the existence of innate ideas. It is shown, how the theory explains the acquisition of both language & non-linguistic knowledge from innate mental resources (Universal Grammar, "language of thought" etc.).
Differences from the mainstream approach in Cognitive Linguistics and is very briefly given in the conclusion.