Nested presuppositions: A manipulative type of informative presupposition

This paper introduces the new pragmatic concept of Nested Presuppositions (NestPs) and develops a relevance- theoretic account that explains its cognitive dynamics and manipulative mechanisms. The first section lays necessary theoretical foundations, by defining pragmatic presupposition, compiling a...

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Main Author: Mohyi Eldeen Maziad
Format: Article
Language:deu
Published: Seismo Verlag 2019-12-01
Series:Studies in Communication Sciences
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