PhilosophyfromPsychology Today1 month agoThe Hidden Power of LanguageSpeech act theory classifies language into descriptive, action, and possibility types that perform social functions and shape negotiated meaning through pragmatic rules.
PhilosophyfromAeon6 months agoThe word 'cancer' leads to overtreatment and fear. Should we drop it? | Aeon EssaysLanguage performs actions beyond conveying information, as exemplified in J L Austin's speech act theory and views on cancer stigma.