Integrational linguistics and the behavioral sciences

This paper explores the connections between integrationism and behaviorism, namely their common emphasis on the functional interchange of behavior between speaker and audience. In addition, Skinner’s radical behaviorism is compared to some of Wittgenstein’s late ideas. The aim is to present developments in contextual behaviorism to integrationists, and integrationism to behaviorists in the belief that the encounter will be benefit both.

► This essay enhance similarities in both approaches. ► Communication is an interbehavioral event subject to a natural study. ► Contextual dynamics gives it meaning and usefulness.