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Podcast episode 19: Meaning and British linguistics – Firth, Malinowski and the context of situation

History and Philosophy of the Language Sciences

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Exploring the Complex Functions of Meaning in Language

This chapter explores the insights of a notable linguist on the study of meaning in language, focusing on individual utterances and linguistic functions. It also highlights the practical application of these theories through the analysis of Japanese radio communications by British intelligence during World War II.

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