illokutionaarinen

The term "illokutionaarinen" is derived from the English word "illocutionary," which is a concept in linguistics and the philosophy of language. It refers to the intended meaning or force behind an utterance, as opposed to its literal or locutionary meaning. The concept was introduced by the British philosopher J.L. Austin in his seminal work "How to Do Things with Words" (1962), where he distinguished between the locutionary act (the act of saying something with a specific meaning), the illocutionary act (the act performed in saying something, such as promising, ordering, or warning), and the perlocutionary act (the effect or consequence of saying something on the listener).

An illocutionary act is the performance of an action through the use of language. For example, when someone says "I promise to be there," the illocutionary act is the act of promising, not just the utterance of the words. The illocutionary force of an utterance is determined by the speaker's intention and the conventional meaning of the words used. Different types of illocutionary acts include declarations, commands, requests, apologies, and statements, among others.

The study of illocutionary acts is crucial in understanding how language is used to perform actions and how meaning is conveyed beyond the literal interpretation of words. It has significant implications in various fields, including linguistics, philosophy, psychology, and communication studies. The concept of illocutionary force has also been influential in the development of speech act theory, which explores the ways in which language is used to perform actions and achieve communicative goals.