The uses of language : not only communicate

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Language, as we know, takes on different functions. A first mode of use may be called epistemic, with it the speaker uses a language according to his knowledge of it. A second way could be called teleological, by which the speaker expresses a language intended to pursue a goal. The third and final mode is the communication through which the speaker researches an inter-subjective understanding or agreement.

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[...] Purpose of its kind Regard to this use of language, or the common use, there is a weak version and strong. In the weak version speakers' aim for reaching an agreement on the basis of which may be also different reasons, the listener can accept the validity claim advanced by the speaker because it provides the reasons that motivate and while not acting on them, however, accepts them. In such cases the reasons are completely dependent on the speaker and, therefore, bound to a given context and a given situation, the listener accepts, though not sharing the reason R as he considers it good for a particular speaker who is P in a given situation. [...]

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[...] The uses of language : not only communicate Table of Content i. Abstract ii. Modules of communication iii. Purpose of its kind iv. Conclusion v. Reference Abstract Language, as we know, takes on different functions. A first mode of use may be called epistemic with it the speaker is using language in his knowledge. A second way could be called teleological: By which the speaker expresses in language intended to pursue a goal. The third and final mode is the communication through which the speaker researches inter subjective understanding or agreement. [...]