| Abstract: | The cooperative principle and its attendant maxims proposed by H.P.Grice have generally been regarded as guidelines on human communication.However,there seem to be much doubt on whether such an overarching principle and the four maxims are truly useful and essential within the linguistic field.The present essay represents an attempt to reconsider the maxim of quality by comparing it with the other maxims.The author also endeavours to cast light on its usefulness and essentiality.Compared with other maxims,t... |
