Cooperative Principle: communicative maxims

Abstract

This term paper aims to explore the relevance of the Cooperative Principle and its maxims in modern-day communication, as well as to investigate their theoretical basis and practical application. The theoretical basis of this study drew on the work of philosopher Paul Grice, who first proposed the Cooperative Principle and its maxims in his influential paper “Logic and Conversation.” The paper also consider the contributions of other linguists and communication scholars who have further developed and applied Grice’s theory.