Among concepts presented in the book is the distinction between the "illocutionary force" and the "propositional content" of an utterance. Searle does not define the former but introduces several …

[29] In John Thibaut and Harold Kelley's social exchange theory, comparison level is the standard by which an individual will evaluate the desirability of becoming a member of the group and forming new …

Raised in the Presbyterian Church, Kirk was a member of the Boy Scouts of America and earned the rank of Eagle Scout. [8][9] He experienced a political awakening in middle school, during which he …

Additionally, he has worked to bring about social, educational, and intellectual equality for Black Americans. His writing includes pieces in The New York Times that defend rap music and an article …

Friedrich August von Hayek[a] (8 May 1899 – 23 March 1992) was an Austrian economist and philosopher. [1][3] He is known for his contributions to political economy, political philosophy and …

During her first speakership, Pelosi was a major opponent of the Iraq War as well as the Bush administration 's attempts to partially privatize Social Security.

Elon was an enthusiastic reader of books, and had attributed his success in part to having read The Lord of the Rings, the Foundation series, and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. [11][28] At age ten, he …

Social media helps the development of online social networks by connecting a user's profile with those of other individuals or groups. [2][5] The term social in regard to media suggests platforms enable …