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Abstract
Chomsky 1993, 1995, 2000, 2001a, 2001b, following Hale and Keyser 1993, assumes that θ-roles are assigned in a certain structural configuration at logical form (LF), to be referred to as the configurational theory of θ-role licensing (CTTL). This approach eliminates the relevance of argument (θ-) structure within narrow syntax (NS), thus rendering D-structure superfluous. This study examines how argument (θ-) structure and other base properties (traditionally associated with D-structure) are captured, without D-structure, in minimalism. While Chomsky advocates the CTTL, θ-theory appears to covertly play a crucial role in NS: the properties associated with D-structure are not fully subsumed under LF. Hence, the base properties cannot be fully assumed by the conceptual-intentional interface.
Résumé
Chomsky 1993, 1995, 2000, 2001a, 2001b, suivant Hale et Keyser 1993, présume que les rôles θ sont assignés en forme logique (FL) en fonction de la configuration structurale, ce qui est appelé ici théorie configurationnelle de la légitimation thématique (TCLT). Cette approche élimine la nécessité de la structure argumentale (θ) dans la syntaxe pure (SP), rendant ainsi la structure D superflue. La présente étude examine comment la structure argumentale (θ) et d’autres propriétés de base (associées traditionnellement à la structure D) peuvent être saisies en minimalisme, sans postuler la structure D. Bien que Chomsky adhère à la TCLT, la théorie θ continue de jouer implicitement un rôle prépondérant en SP : les propriétés associées à la structure D ne sont pas strictement du domaine de la FL, et donc ne peuvent pas être pleinement assumées par l’interface conceptuelle-intentionnelle.
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