Delusion According to Speech Act Theory

This paper presents a possible solution to the problems raised by the account of the delusional phenomenon according to the model of a restricted theory of absolute reference in which the words &, consequently, the judgments correspond to things as a logical alphabet. In the pragmatic framework...

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Published in:Psicologia, reflexão e crítica reflexão e crítica, 2000-01, Vol.13 (1), p.179-187
Main Authors: Martins, Francisco, Costa, Arilson Correa da, Porto, Karime da Fonseca
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Language:Portuguese
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Summary:This paper presents a possible solution to the problems raised by the account of the delusional phenomenon according to the model of a restricted theory of absolute reference in which the words &, consequently, the judgments correspond to things as a logical alphabet. In the pragmatic framework adopted here, language is taken as a game guided by rules in which effective discursive cooperation is more important than the ideal meaning of expressions. In this sense, speech act theory seems to be the best solution offered by philosophical pragmatics & it is used as a methodological principle on the analysis of speech excerpts of delusional patients. 4 Tables, 1 Figure, 19 References. Adapted from the source document
ISSN:0102-7972