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Conventional wisdom.

Authors :
Rysiew, Patrick
Source :
Analysis. Jan2000, Vol. 60 Issue 1, p74. 10p.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Comments on the linguistic concepts of philosopher Donald Davidson. Use of the appeal of convention in explaining linguistic interactions; Nature of linguistic convention; Definitions of language; Factors affecting the interpretation of a speaker's utterance; Logical relationship between utterances; Non-literal use of speech.

Subjects

Subjects :
*LINGUISTICS
*COMMUNICATIVE competence
*PHILOSOPHICAL analysis

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00032638
Volume :
60
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Analysis
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
3150393
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/analys/60.1.74
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