The language of thought and the embodied nature of language use

Philosophical Studies 94 (3):237-251 (1999)
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This paper attempts to clarify and critically examine Fodor's language of thought (LOT) hypothesis, focusing on his contention that the systematicity of language use provides a solid ground for the LOT hypothesis. (edited)

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10.1023/a:1004257313833

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