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How to Do Things with Words
Book • 1962
J. L.
Austin's "How to Do Things with Words" is a highly influential work in the philosophy of language.
It introduces the concept of speech acts, arguing that language is not merely descriptive but also performative.
Austin distinguishes between constative utterances (statements that describe) and performative utterances (statements that do something), such as making a promise or issuing a command.
He analyzes the conditions under which performative utterances are successful, highlighting the social and contextual factors that shape their meaning and effect.
The book has had a profound impact on linguistics, philosophy, and literary theory.
Austin's "How to Do Things with Words" is a highly influential work in the philosophy of language.
It introduces the concept of speech acts, arguing that language is not merely descriptive but also performative.
Austin distinguishes between constative utterances (statements that describe) and performative utterances (statements that do something), such as making a promise or issuing a command.
He analyzes the conditions under which performative utterances are successful, highlighting the social and contextual factors that shape their meaning and effect.
The book has had a profound impact on linguistics, philosophy, and literary theory.
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Thomas Nagel in relation to the treatment of ants and the influence of size on our perception of suffering.
Thomas Nagel in relation to the treatment of ants and the influence of size on our perception of suffering.
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THOMAS NAGEL: the mind and the universe
Mentioned by Andrew Flores in relation to Lacan's focus on the performative aspects of speech in psychoanalysis.
Why Study Lacan (w/ Andrew Flores AKA The Big Signorelli)
Nathalie Vienne-Guerin suggests how Austin’s theory applies to language of Shakespeare’s plays.
Looking for William Shakespeare 3/5 : Acte III : To be or not to be
