Realworld consequences can result from the performative power of language from "summary" of How to Do Things with Words by John Langshaw Austin,J. L. Austin
In the course of these lectures, we have explored the idea that words are not mere instruments of communication, but can actually bring about real-world consequences. This notion challenges the traditional view of language as simply a means of describing or representing reality. Instead, we have seen how words have performative power – the ability to do things, to bring about actions or changes in the world. When we make promises, issue commands, or perform other speech acts, we are not simply conveying information but actually engaging in activities that have practical effects. For example, when a judge pronounces a sentence in a court of law, the words spoken have the power to impose a punishment on the defendant. Similarly, when a couple exchanges vows in a wedding ceremony, they are not just expressing their love but also creating a n...
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