Contextual blindness in implicature computation
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DOI: 10.1007/s11050-016-9131-6
Abstract: In this paper, I defend a grammatical account of scalar implicatures. In particular, I submit new evidence in favor of the contextual blindness principle, assumed in recent versions of the grammatical account. I argue that… read more here.
Keywords: contextual blindness; blindness; scalar implicatures; blindness implicature ... See more keywords
A note on Contextual Blindness as extended to only
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DOI: 10.1163/18773109-01102105
Abstract: This paper discusses the Contextual Blindness principle as extended to the exclusive operator only. It focuses on the interaction between only and alternatives derived from a special category of contextual orders, generally referred to as… read more here.
Keywords: blindness extended; note contextual; blindness; contextual blindness ... See more keywords