Languages as evolving organisms – the solution to the logical problem of language evolution?

Behavioral and Brain Sciences 31 (5):512-513 (2008)
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Abstract

Christiansen & Chater (C&C) argue persuasively that Universal Grammar (UG) could not have arisen through evolutionary processes. I provide additional suggestions to strengthen the argument against UG evolution. Further, I suggest that C&C's solution to the logical problem of language evolution faces several problems. Widening the focus to mechanisms of general cognition and inclusion of animal communication research might overcome these problems

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Christina Behme
Mount Saint Vincent University