塞尔言语行为理论探析

On seattle's Theory of Speech Acts

语言哲学是现代西方哲学的一个重要分支。美国当代哲学家塞尔的“言语行为理论”在英美分析哲学界有一定的影响。他强调从使用和交际的角度研究语言的意义 ,强调把语言当作人类行为的一部分进行研究 ,强调对语旨行为的结构、类型及其标准进行分析 ,从而打破了传统的静态研究语言的模式 ,为现代语言哲学的发展作出了一定的贡献。对其理论进行剖析 ,有助于我们对语言现象及其本质的理解。

Philosophy of Language is an important branch in contemporary western philosophy.The theory of speech acts provided by John Rogers Searle,modern American philosopher,has had some influence in Anglo American area of analytical philosophy.He emphasizes the study of meaning of language from the angle of use and communication.He tries to treat language as an important part of human behaviors.He pays attention to explore the inner structure,different types and standards of illocutionary act.So he has changed the traditional way studying language in static state.He has given his contribution to the development of modern philosophy of language.It will help us to understand the phenomenon and essence of language after we analyze his theory.