证据权重与同行说服

Evidence Weight and Peer Persuasion

语言重建是对语言历史的研究,语言重建的证据可以分类为文献性证据和分析性证据。在齐一性假设基础上,利用现代语言学的发现以今释古,是当今历史语言学默认或流行的方法。而古今人类的听觉能力可能存在重大的差别,这对依附于听觉能力的有声语言来说是重大的变数。影响语言的古今变数可能还存在很多,过分依赖齐一性而忽视历史真相的研究,将使历史语言学走向平庸。学术研究的理论说服实际上寓于同行说服之中,让渡个人的表面利益而服务于学术的共同发展,对说服双方都是更好的选择。

Linguistic reconstruction is the study of language history. The evidence of linguistic reconstruction can be divided into documentary evidence and analytical evidence. On the basis of the hypothesis of uniformitarian principle, it is the default or popular method of historical linguistics to interpret the past by using the findings of modern linguistics. There may be significant differences in human auditory ability between ancient and modern times, which is a significant variable for the vocal language attached to auditory ability. There may still be many ancient and modern variables affecting language. Relying too much on uniformitarian principle and ignoring the research of historical truth will make historical linguistics mediocre. The theoretical persuasion of academic research actually lies in peer persuasion. It is a better choice for both sides of persuasion to transfer personal superficial interests and serve the common development of academia.