A possible worlds semantics for Cuzco Quechua evidentials

Authors

  • Martina T Faller The University of Manchester

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3765/salt.v20i0.2586

Keywords:

evidentiality, epistemic modality, possible worlds semantics

Abstract

This paper proposes an analysis of Cuzco Quechua evidentials within the possible worlds framework and explores how the tools provided by this framework can be used to best capture their evidential and epistemic modal aspects. In particular, it will be discussed how differences between evidentials can be accounted for by different restrictions on the modal base and ordering source.

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Published

2010-08-14

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