Language and Human Understanding

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Language and Human Understanding David Braine Language & Human Understanding The Roots of Creativity in Speech and Thought The Catholic University of America Press Washington D.C. Copyright © 2014 The Catholic University of America Press All rights reserved The paper used in this publication meets the minimum requirements of American National Standards for Information Science— Permanence of Paper for Printed Library Materials, ANSI Z39.48-1984. ∞ Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Braine, David. Language and human understanding : the roots of creativity in speech and thought / David Braine. pages cm Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-0-8132-2174-8 (cloth : alk. paper) 1. Comparative linguistics—History. 2. Cognitive grammar—History. 3. Typology (Linguistics) 4. Communication—History. 5. Psycholinguistics—History. I. Title. P143.B73 2014 401—dc23       2013012079 In Memoriam Martin Braine Elizabeth Anscombe Simon Dik Gilbert Ryle Publication is supported by a grant made verb. Figure Foundation ...