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Lewis, David K. 1969. Convention: A philosophical study. Harvard University Press. xii + 213 pp.
Publication type
Book – monograph
Publication language
English
Keywords
communal agreement | contract1 | conventionality | imitation | linguistic norm | rule

Annotation

Convention is defined and contrasted with agreement, social contracts, norms, rules, conformative behavior, and imitation. Its role in communication and language is discussed.