@book{fc82149c26ad4ae6b75b7ced27fbe3e2,
title = "Rational interaction as the basis for communication",
abstract = "This paper derives the basis of a theory of communication from a formal theory of rational interaction. The major result is a demonstration that illocutionary acts need neither be primitive, nor explicitly recognized. As a test case, we derive Searle's conditions on requesting from principles of rationality coupled with a theory of imperatives. The theory rests on a formal account of intention and distinguishes insincere or nonserious imperatives from true requests. A theory of purposeful communication thus emerges as a consequence of principles of action and interaction.",
author = "Cohen, {Philip R.} and {J. Levesque}, Hector",
year = "1988",
month = apr,
day = "21",
language = "English",
series = "SRI International ",
publisher = "The MIT Press",
address = "United States of America",
}