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Analyzes how phrases like "the present King of France" work even when they don't point to a real person.

Explores how saying something can be an act in itself, such as making a promise or issuing a command. Philosophy of Language: A Contemporary Introduc...

According to descriptions on Google Books and Routledge, the text includes several tools to help non-specialists: Analyzes how phrases like "the present King of

Investigates non-literal language that often defies standard definitions. Philosophy of Language: A Contemporary Introduc...

Moves beyond literal definitions to look at how we use language to perform actions.

Examines why humans can easily understand metaphorical meanings that might seem "false" or "nonsense" if taken literally.

The idea that meaning is determined by how words are used in social contexts.