Abstract
For the most part, the norms of assertion literature has focused only on what proposition the speaker expresses by a particular assertion, and on what epistemic standing the speaker has with respect to the proposition expressed by the assertion. While some including myself consider extra-propositional content relevant to whether, all things considered, a particular assertion is warranted — such as whether the assertion is polite or prudent — most have taken up Williamson’s project in articulating “simple” norms of assertion that consider such features external to the norm of assertion.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution.
Buying options
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Purchases are for personal use only
Learn about institutional subscriptionsPreview
Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF.
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Copyright information
© 2015 Rachel McKinnon
About this chapter
Cite this chapter
McKinnon, R. (2015). Gender, Power, and the Norms of Indirect Assertion. In: The Norms of Assertion. Palgrave Innovations in Philosophy. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137521729_11
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137521729_11
Publisher Name: Palgrave Macmillan, London
Print ISBN: 978-1-349-70560-3
Online ISBN: 978-1-137-52172-9
eBook Packages: Palgrave Religion & Philosophy CollectionPhilosophy and Religion (R0)