Linguistic ontology and epistemology: modern approaches

This article analyzes the linguistic science of the 20th century, its interaction with the ontology and epistemology of linguistic objects. The author explores the ontological status of objects of linguistic research, raising questions about the nature of these objects: whether they are internal, external, or have both properties. The article offers an overview of contemporary approaches to these issues and their epistemological implications, addressing different positions within the academic debate. The main focus is on the analysis and critical assessment of various theoretical answers proposed in modern linguistics.