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When did J. L. Austin pass away?

  • 1960

  • 1950

  • 1970

  • 1980

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J. L. Austin, a renowned philosopher known for his influential work in speech act theory, passed away in 1960. His contributions to the field of linguistics and philosophy have left a lasting legacy, shaping our understanding of language and its role in human communication. Austin's insights into the performative nature of language and the distinction between constative and performative utterances continue to be widely studied and debated in academic circles.
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