arXiv Open Access 2025

Looking forward: Linguistic theory and methods

John Mansfield Ethan Gotlieb Wilcox
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This chapter examines current developments in linguistic theory and methods, focusing on the increasing integration of computational, cognitive, and evolutionary perspectives. We highlight four major themes shaping contemporary linguistics: (1) the explicit testing of hypotheses about symbolic representation, such as efficiency, locality, and conceptual semantic grounding; (2) the impact of artificial neural networks on theoretical debates and linguistic analysis; (3) the importance of intersubjectivity in linguistic theory; and (4) the growth of evolutionary linguistics. By connecting linguistics with computer science, psychology, neuroscience, and biology, we provide a forward-looking perspective on the changing landscape of linguistic research.

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John Mansfield

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Ethan Gotlieb Wilcox

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Mansfield, J., Wilcox, E.G. (2025). Looking forward: Linguistic theory and methods. https://arxiv.org/abs/2502.18313

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