Generative Semantics

Generative Semantics is a linguistic theory that explores how meaning is generated from the structure of language. It suggests that the way sentences are formed (their syntax) directly determines their meaning, emphasizing the deep connection between grammar and semantics. This approach views language as a system where meanings are generated through rules and structures, rather than just learned associations. Essentially, it aims to explain how our brains produce and understand an infinite variety of sentences and meanings based on underlying grammatical principles.