How to Do Things with Words
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What’s it about?
Language isn't just for describing reality—it's a tool for action. This book reveals how words can promise, marry, sentence, and shape our social world.
You’ll learn
- Words perform actions, not just describe
- The three layers of any utterance
- How promises and bets create reality
- Why 'I know' is a social commitment