Birthdate: March 26, 1911
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Lancaster, England
Died: February 8, 1960
John Langshaw Austin was a British philosopher recognized for his advancements in ordinary language philosophy. He formulated the theory of speech acts, which highlights that language is not only used to communicate information but also to execute actions. His notable work, “How to Do Things with Words,” contested conventional perspectives on language and meaning. According to Austin’s theory, speech encompasses the performative dimension of employing words and symbols to achieve particular objectives, challenging the notion of language primarily for expressing propositions.
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