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J.L. Austin discusses the difference between descriptive statements and performative statements. Descriptive statements can be true or false, while performative statements are actions or initiate actions and are not subject to being true or false but can fail or be infelicitous. Ordinary language philosophers argued that most language is performative and philosophy should focus on these types of statements. Performatives include statements like promises, marriages, naming ceremonies, testimony in court, and

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