Speech Acts: An Essay in the Philosophy of Language
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: John R. Searle
Binding: Hardback
Published: Cambridge University Press, 1969
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Very minor wear to some corners of the dust jacket, light foxing to page edges and previous owner name inside
Speech Acts: An Essay In The Philosophy Of Language presents a foundational analysis of how language functions beyond mere communication, arguing that utterances themselves constitute actions. John R. Searle meticulously details the various types of speech acts, from promising to commanding, and illustrates the underlying rules and conditions that govern their successful execution. This seminal work establishes a rigorous framework for understanding the performative aspects of language, offering profound insights into the nature of human communication. It instructs readers on the intricate relationship between linguistic expression and social interaction, making it an indispensable text for students and scholars of philosophy, linguistics, and cognitive science.
Author: John R. Searle
Binding: Hardback
Published: Cambridge University Press, 1969
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Very minor wear to some corners of the dust jacket, light foxing to page edges and previous owner name inside
Speech Acts: An Essay In The Philosophy Of Language presents a foundational analysis of how language functions beyond mere communication, arguing that utterances themselves constitute actions. John R. Searle meticulously details the various types of speech acts, from promising to commanding, and illustrates the underlying rules and conditions that govern their successful execution. This seminal work establishes a rigorous framework for understanding the performative aspects of language, offering profound insights into the nature of human communication. It instructs readers on the intricate relationship between linguistic expression and social interaction, making it an indispensable text for students and scholars of philosophy, linguistics, and cognitive science.