Pragmatics and mental architecture: a proposal from the massive modularity of the mind

Abstract

One of the fundamental problems with the cognitive nature of pragmatics concerns its place in the architecture of the mind. In this regard there are several proposals. One holds that part of the central systems within the framework of the theory of modular Jerry Fodor. However, Asa Kasher raises a hypothesis based on Fodor modulates architecture, but it gives a character to the modular least some aspects of pragmatic interpretation. In this work we argue that both proposals are incorrect due to inconsistencies with the empirical findings on pragmatic processing. Rather, we support a hypothesis based on the massive modularity of mind, where evolutionary considerations led to the emergence of a pragmatic sub-module that is part of a more general theory of mind module.