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乔姆斯基的普遍语法理论问世半个多世纪以来,各界学者对它的评论褒贬不一。杨秀珍在“普遍语法真的存在吗?”一文中质疑了乔姆斯基普遍语法的合理性,理由仅仅是因为他和柏拉图的哲学现有某种相似性。本文通过对乔姆斯基的普遍语法的哲学背景、语言研究方法、研究态度等的总体回顾,证明了他对语言研究有科学性和合理性的一面。由此引发了另一个更加重要的问题:21世纪的语言工作者该以什么样的视角来看待来自不同文化背景下的新理论。作者认为只有采取辩证、科学、历史的态度,才能保证语言研究沿着正确的方向发展。
Chomsky’s universal grammar theory appeared for more than half a century, scholars from all walks of life praised it. Yang Xiuzhen questioned the rationality of Chomsky’s universal grammar in his article “Does Universal Grammar Really Exist?” For the sole reason that there is some similarity between his and Platonic philosophy. Through a general review of Chomsky’s philosophical background, linguistic research methods, and research attitudes toward universal grammar, this article proves that he has a scientific and rational aspect of linguistic research. This raises another issue of even greater importance: In what ways should language workers in the 21st century view new theories from different cultural backgrounds. The author believes that only by adopting a dialectical, scientific and historical attitude can we ensure that linguistic research develops in the right direction.