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John Langshaw Austin

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English philosopher (1911-1960)

United KingdomAcademicsLived 1911 to 1960 · aged 48
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John Langshaw Austin was an English philosopher of language and leading proponent of ordinary language philosophy, best known for developing the theory of speech acts.

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Officer of the Order of the British Empire

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United Kingdom
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Academics
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Academic
Status
deceased
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Lived 1911 to 1960 · aged 48
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