The document discusses two notions of modularity in the context of language and cognitive science, drawing on the work of Jerry Fodor and Noam Chomsky. It contrasts the input systems, like parsing, with central systems that involve language production and cognitive processes. The text explores the biolinguistic framework, generative grammar, and the concept of I-language, emphasizing the internal generative nature of language. It critiques the idea that language is solely a parsing system and argues for its role as a central cognitive module. The document also addresses misconceptions about innate knowledge and the role of universal grammar.
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