Words in Action. An Introduction to the Social Philosophy of Language, Paperback/***

Words in Action explores the many ways in which language permeates our social world. Ishani Maitra and Mary Kate McGowan explain how tools from the philosophy of language can help illuminate how language works socially, and how we can challenge the injustices wrought by language use. Their accessible introduction to this growing subfield is suitable for both students and scholars. Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc Author(s): Mary Kate (Professor of Philosophy, Professor of Philosophy, Wellesley College) McGowan Number of pages: 360 Publication date: 2025 Dimensions: 235 x 157 x 23 Cover type: Paperback / softback