Words in action: an introduction to the social philosophy of language
Auteur :
Maitra, Ishani / McGowan, Mary Kate
Éditeur :
Oxford University Press Inc
ISBN :
9780190929022
Date de publication :
1 août 2025
Dimensions :
23,1 x 15,8 x 2,2 cm
Poids :
526 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Words in Action explores the many ways in which language permeates our social world. Ishani Maitra and Mary Kate McGowan explain how tools from the philosophy of language can help illuminate how language works socially, and how we can challenge the injustices wrought by language use. Their accessible introduction to this growing subfield is suitable for both students and scholars.