Grice's Maxims (1975)

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Who’s theory?
Grice
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When was the theory founded?
1975
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Maxim of Quality
Truth

Do not say what you believe to be false

Do not say that for which you lack adequate evidence
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Maxim of Quantity
Information

Do not make your contribution more informative than us required

Make your contribution as informative as is required for the current purpose
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Maxim of Relation
Relevance

Be relevant
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Maxim of Manner
Clarity

Avoid obscurity of expression

Avoid ambiguity

Be brief

Be orderly