Philosophy of Language: Wittgenstein & Grice

Wittgenstein argues that meanings are shaped by usage in specific contexts rather than being intrinsic to words.

Contextual understanding allows listeners to infer implied meanings that go beyond the literal words spoken.

Austin posits that performative utterances do not just convey information but actively create new realities when spoken.

<p>The Cooperative Principle implies that speakers and listeners must work together, adhering to maxims for clarity and relevance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Adhering to the maxims promotes clearer communication, by ensuring statements are informative, truthful, relevant, and concise.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It suggests that rather than having a single defining feature, games can be understood through a network of similarities that connect their various forms and usages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It highlights that while words may refer to the same object or concept, their meanings can differ based on the context and the way people use them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It illustrates that language cannot be fully private, as it relies on communal verification and understanding among language users.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It implies that such terms cannot be adequately defined by a single characteristic but must instead be understood through a collection of overlapping traits and examples.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wittgenstein argues that meaning arises from how a word is used within a community rather than from a rigid definition.</p> Signup and view all the answers