Robert M. Harnish

Robert M. Harnish is an influential philosopher known for his work in pragmatics, which is the study of how context influences meaning in language. He explores how people understand and interpret language based on social situations rather than just the words themselves. Harnish emphasizes that effective communication involves not just what is said, but also the intentions of the speaker and the contextual clues available to the listener. His contributions help bridge the gap between language use and the complexities of real-world interactions, enriching our understanding of how we convey and derive meaning through conversation.