Austin, J L
How to Do Things with Words
- ISBN 13:
- 9781773239668
- author:
- Austin, J L
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Must Have Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 174
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, Logic,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
How to Do Things with Words by J. L. Austin
A fundamental work in the philosophy of language, this book challenges the traditional view of language as merely a means of asserting facts. Austin's theory of speech acts reveals that language is often used to do things, rather than simply to state facts. This insight has far-reaching implications for our understanding of meaning and communication.
Published in 1962, this influential work has had a lasting impact on the philosophy of language, linguistics, and philosophy of logic. It remains a crucial text for anyone interested in the nature of language and its role in shaping our understanding of the world.
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