New Directions in Theoretical Linguistics: A Combination of the Categorial Approach and Probability Theory

Modern linguistics, alongside disciplines such as computational science, psychology, philosophy, and neuroscience, is considered a subfield of cognitive science. However, as the corner-stone of modern linguistics, theoretical linguistics has primarily adhered to the categorial approach since its inception, distinguishing itself from other cognitive science subfields where probability theory is more prevalent. By introducing pioneering theoretical linguistic research that integrates probability theory, this paper seeks to draw the attention of theoretical linguists in China to these innovative ap-proaches. The ultimate goal is to foster the advancement of theoretical linguistics both domestically and internationally and to contribute to ongoing interdisciplinary discussions.