Abstract
The concept of perlocution has been problematic right since its first articulation by Austin. Two possible ways of clarifying the issue are examined. The “reconstructive” way attempts to avoid the ambiguities in the austinian characterization by establishing taxonomies based in precise criteria. The “eliminative” view, finally adopted, seeks the replacement of perlocutions by a concept better fitted for the study of “the total speech act in the total speech situation”, the concept of the situational frame of an utterance.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callSimilar Papers
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
