Speech Acts
Promises & Miscommunication
Mr. & Mrs. English · Mr. & Ms. English
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Show Notes
In this episode, we’re talking about speech acts—actions performed through language, such as promising, questioning, or asserting.
Drawing from
John Searle’s work
https://jwood.faculty.unlv.edu/unlv/Articles/SearleWhatIsASpeechAct.pdf
and
the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/speech-acts/
we explore how speech acts are more than just uttering words; they involve intentionality, rules, and context.
You'll learn the difference between speech acts, performatives, and perlocutions, and how factors like force, content, and context shape communication. We’ll also touch on how speech acts relate to social issues, including free speech and oppression, and why they play a crucial role in shaping our interactions and commitments.
Join us for a deep dive into how language is used to perform actions and create meaning in everyday life!
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