The Critical Analysis on the Book “The Generative Lexicon”

Roohi Bygi, Zahra; Karimidoostan, Gholamreza

doi:10.30465/crtls.2020.4881

Document Type : Research

Authors

¹ PhD in General Linguistics, University of Tehran, Persian Language Instructor, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, International College

² .

https://doi.org/10.30465/crtls.2020.4881

Abstract

This article reviews and criticizes The Generative Lexicon by James Pustejovsky. Generative Lexicon (GL) is a linguistic semantic theory that proposes a framework for representing lexical knowledge. The lexical semantic representations as introduced in GL are, in fact, part of the information stored in the lexicon. GL is concerned with explaining the creative use of language. By taking this into account the structure and multiple representational levels for different types of lexical information, GL provides a new way for creating multiple meanings through a process of combining. This article firstly provides a short introduction about the book and then in the second part, Generative Lexicon theory is introduced, and then the structure and content of the book is mentioned in the third part. In the rest of the paper, the criticisms and evaluation of the book are presented in two sub-sections (a) appearance, form, and structure, and (b) evaluation of content. In the final section of the paper, the conclusion and concluding remarks on the book are presented.

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Main Subjects

Linguistics and Ancient Languages

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Pizhuhish nāmah-i intiqādī-i mutūn va barnāmah hā-yi ̒ulūm-i insāni (Critical Studies in Texts & Programs of Human Sciences)

The Critical Analysis on the Book “The Generative Lexicon”

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Volume 19, Issue 11 - Serial Number 75
February 2021
Pages 119-140

The Critical Analysis on the Book “The Generative Lexicon”

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Volume 19, Issue 11 - Serial Number 75February 2021Pages 119-140

Volume 19, Issue 11 - Serial Number 75
February 2021
Pages 119-140