Mental expression and inner speech

This article explores the importance of mental expression in understanding phenomenon inner speech. Most accounts speech assume from outset common idea that expressions a subject (e.g., smile) and their states joy) are two different types items somehow related to each other. relational view is challenged this article. Firstly, it argued views cannot explain some features Secondly, non-relational developed, according which patterns expressive behavior. Thirdly, only framework expressivism possible main Finally, concluded emerges as prominent contender among contemporary mind, provides account can fully phenomenon.