Grice Maxim's Flashcards
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The Maxim of Quantity
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Where one tries to be as informative as one possibly can, and gives as much information as is needed, and no more.
2
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The Maxim of Quality
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Where one tries to be truthful, and does not give information that is false or that is not supported by evidence.
3
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The Maxim of Relation
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Where one tries to be relevant, and says things that are pertinent to the
discussion
4
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The maxim of Manner
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When one tries to be as clear, as brief, and as orderly as one can in what one says, and where one avoids obscurity and ambiguity.
