John Searle
Philosopher and creator of speech act theory
Born
July 31st, 1932
93 years ago
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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An influential philosopher and academic, this individual significantly contributed to the philosophy of language and the philosophy of mind. A central figure in analytic philosophy, he developed the theory of speech acts, which examines how language is used in communication. His works, including 'Speech Acts' and 'The Rediscovery of the Mind', interrogate concepts such as meaning, reference, and social reality. Additionally, he proposed the Chinese Room argument, which challenges computational theories of the mind. Engaged in debates on consciousness and artificial intelligence, he offered substantial critiques of reductionist views in cognitive science.
Developed speech act theory
Proposed the Chinese Room argument
Authored 'The Rediscovery of the Mind'
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