Speaker: Kyle Johnson (University of Massachusetts, Amherst)
Title: Presupposing Principle A
Time: Thursday, 31 October 2024, 12:30-2:00PM
Location: 32-D461
Abstract: We examine an argument that Principle A effects derive from a presupposition that is introduced when reflexives exist. We sketch a way of doing that which places the presupposition trigger at the A-probe where possible antecedents for reflexives can be found. And finally we examine the idea that Principles A and B are the result of a competition between pronouns and reflexives in expressing local covaluation.