How To Do Things With Words by J. L. Austin
The book explores the concept of speech acts, emphasizing how language is not only used to convey information but also to perform actions. It introduces the idea that utterances can be categorized into locutionary, illocutionary, and perlocutionary acts, each serving different functions in communication. The work challenges the traditional view of language as merely descriptive, highlighting how words can enact change in the world through commitments, promises, and other performative acts. Through a series of lectures, the author systematically examines how context and intention influence the effectiveness and meaning of spoken words.
- Published
- 1977
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 168-200
- Original Language
- English
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