[lit-ideas] Fw: Re: Can, logically, there be any such thing as a "performative co...
- From: "Richard Henninge" <RichardHenninge@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <lit-ideas@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 31 May 2009 01:17:08 +0200
What about "the Undersigned hereby promises to undersign no promises" as a
performative contradiction? By signing it one promises not to do X and one does
X at the same time (X = to undersign a promise). One violates the terms of an
agreement or contract by entering into the agreement or contract. Engagement
entails violation, or, you make a commitment by breaking it.
Richard Henninge
University of Mainz
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