J. L. Austin Quotes:
Ocupation: Philosopher
Life: March 26, 1911 - February 8, 1960
Birthday: March 26
Death: February 8
Is it true or false that Belfast is north of London? That the galaxy is the shape of a fried egg? That Beethoven was a drunkard? That Wellington won the battle of Waterloo? There are various degrees and dimensions of success in making statements: the statements fit the facts always more or less loosely, in different ways on different occasions for different intents and purposes.
topic: Wellington, Waterloo, Belfast, True Or False
