J. L. Austin
J. L. Austin was a British philosopher best known for his contributions to the philosophy of language and the theory of speech acts. His work in developing the concept of performative utterances has been influential in various fields, including linguistics, philosophy, and the social sciences.
Books
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1. Sense And Sensibilia
"Sense and Sensibilia" is a philosophical work that critiques the foundations of early 20th-century empiricism and the assumptions underlying the theory of perception. The book challenges the views of philosophers who posit that our perceptions of the external world are mediated by 'sense-data,' a set of mental images or constructs that represent real objects. Through a series of detailed arguments and the examination of linguistic usage, the author argues that many philosophical problems arise from misunderstandings about the functions of language and from misusing philosophical and everyday terms. The work advocates for a more ordinary language philosophy approach, emphasizing careful analysis of language to clarify philosophical questions and dissolve problems rather than solving them in the traditional sense.
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