The Norms of Assertion [electronic resource] : Truth, Lies, and Warrant /
McKinnon, R.author.
When we make claims to each other, we're asserting. But what does it take to assert well? Do we need to know what we're talking about? This book argues that we don't. In fact, it argues that in some special contexts, we can lie.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Includes bibliographical references and index.
When we make claims to each other, we're asserting. But what does it take to assert well? Do we need to know what we're talking about? This book argues that we don't. In fact, it argues that in some special contexts, we can lie.
The norms of assertion -- Assertion and speech acts -- Norms of assertion and normativity -- The supportive reasons norm -- The lottery paradox -- Moore's paradox -- "How do you know?" and challenges to assertions -- Performance normativity -- Supporting the supportive reasons norm -- Assertion and isolated second-hand knowledge -- Gender, power, and the norms of indirect assertion.
Language and languages-Philosophy.
Epistemology.
Linguistics.
Discourse analysis.
Philosophy of Language.
Epistemology.
Linguistics, general.
Discourse Analysis.