*Sarah Sorial* (UOW Philosophy/Law) will be presenting at the UOW Philosophy Seminar today at 4:30pm. All are welcome to attend.
*Title*: Speech and the problem of harm * When and where*: March 16th, 4:30pm in room 19.1003 *Abstract*: This paper examines the question of whether speech can cause or constitute harm. Drawing on J.L. Austin and Rae Langton's respective accounts of authority, this paper offers a normative criterion with which to assess contested speech acts. I argue that the harm caused or constituted by speech is located in the authority of the speaker. The criteria developed is then applied to a number of difficult cases in order to demonstrate how it yields the right result. For more information on this and other upcoming events in Philosophy at UOW, check out phil-gong.blogspot.com -- Dr. Patrick McGivern Lecturer in Philosophy University of Wollongong
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