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Gricean Maxims

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Gricean maxims are a set of conversational principles proposed by philosopher H.P. Grice that explain how people understand implicatures in communication.

Key Features

  • Maxim of Quantity
  • Maxim of Quality
  • Maxim of Relation
  • Maxim of Manner

Pros

  • Helps in understanding implicit meanings in communication
  • Provides guidelines for effective and efficient communication

Cons

  • May not be applicable in all cultural or linguistic contexts

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