J. L. M. S. Montague

J. L. M. S. Montague, often referred to simply as Montague, was a prominent figure in the development of formal semantics, a branch of linguistics that explores how language conveys meaning. He is best known for his work in the late 20th century, which laid the groundwork for understanding how sentences can be analyzed mathematically and logically. Montague's theories integrate philosophy, linguistics, and logic, illustrating how different components of language interact to create meaning. His contributions have significantly influenced both linguistics and computer science, particularly in areas like artificial intelligence and natural language processing.