Abstract
We focus on two problems with the evolutionary scenario proposed: (1) It bypasses the question of the origins of the communicative and semiotic features that make language distinct from, say, pleasant but meaningless sounds. (2) It does little to explain the absence of language in, for example, chimpanzees: Most of the selection pressures invoked apply just as strongly to chimps. We suggest how these problems could possibly be amended.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 287-288 |
Journal | Behavioral and Brain Sciences |
Volume | 29 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs |
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Publication status | Published - 2006 |
Subject classification (UKÄ)
- Learning
- General Language Studies and Linguistics