原型范畴理论与关联理论的比较研究

The Contrast between the Prototype Category Theory and the Relevance Theory

原型范畴理论是基于人类认知基础上的范畴化理论,也被称为现代范畴理论。其认为范畴和原型在人们的认知过程中发挥着非常大的作用;而关联理论从认知的角度出发提出交际是一个明示推理的过程,认知语境为语用推理过程提供了手段。对于交际者来说,为了实现交际意图,必须寻求最佳相关。

Based on the man＇ s cognition, the prototype category theory is also called category theory. It thinks that the category and prototype plays a very important role in the process of man＇ s cognition; the relevance theory regards that the communication is a process of ostensive - reference process form the cognitive perspective. And the cognitive context provides the tool for pragmatic refer- ence. To the communicators, they must find the optimal relevance to fulfill their communication intention.