INFLUENCE OF NATURALISTIC CONCEPTION OF LANGUAGE ON DARWIN’S EVOLUTION THEORY
https://doi.org/10.18384/2310-712X-2021-4-116-125
Abstract
Aim. To analyse linguistic views of Charles Darwin in the aspect of naturalistic concept of language. Methodology. The main methods of the research are: descriptive analytical, comparative methods. Results. The article touches upon the following issues from the point of view of linguistic naturalism: difference between human and animal, thought-language correlation, natural selection and struggle for life of linguistic elements, genealogical classification of languages, comparison of language evolution with human growth. Mutual influence of Darwinism on linguistic naturalism and vice versa are proved. Research implications. The research results contribute to the theory of linguistic views of Charles Darwin.
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