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Publication details [#10493]
Benjamin, Robert L. 1987. Utterance and commitment: A speech act analysis. In Eemeren, Frans H. Van, Rob Grootendorst, J.A. Blair and C.A. Willard, eds. Argumentation: Perspectives and approaches. Foris. pp. 18–26. 
Publication type
Article in book
Publication language
English
Keywords
Annotation
B. identifies and analyzes three kinds of utterances common to argument: assertion, prediction and value. In each case the probable force of the utterance and the nature and degree of commitment therein are examined.