Investigative Ordinary Language Philosophy

Hardman, Doug and Hutchinson, Phil ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6244-1747 (2022) Investigative Ordinary Language Philosophy. Philosophical Investigations, 45 (4). pp. 453-470. ISSN 0190-0536

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Abstract

In this paper, we explicate the method of Investigative Ordinary Language Philosophy (IOLP). The term was coined by John Cook to describe the unique philosophical approach of Frank Ebersole. We argue that (i) IOLP is an overlooked yet valuable philosophical method grounded in our everyday experiences and concerns; and (ii) as such, Frank Ebersole is an important but neglected figure in the history of ordinary language philosophy.