The assumption that there is a causal relationship between a speaker's mental state and utterance is explored. Several abductive methods that a hearer can adopt to recognize the speaker's mental state is discussed. A formal representation of mental states is proposed, as well as a causal theory which links mental states to utterances.
Updating mental states from informative communication
DRAGONI, Aldo Franco;
2000-01-01
Abstract
The assumption that there is a causal relationship between a speaker's mental state and utterance is explored. Several abductive methods that a hearer can adopt to recognize the speaker's mental state is discussed. A formal representation of mental states is proposed, as well as a causal theory which links mental states to utterances.File in questo prodotto:
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