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Foundations of Speech Act Theory investigates the importance of speech act theory to the problem of meaning in linguistics and philosophy. The papers in this vo

In the study of language, as in any other systematic study, there is no neutral terminology. Every technical term is an expression of the assumptions and theore

This work consists of an examination and revision of some of the main theses of Speech Act Theory in relation to the problem of ideology and action-guiding lang

Any study of communication must take into account the nature and role of speech acts in a broad context. This book addresses questions such as: - What do we mea