Grice’s Maxims
Last modified on May 16, 2022
Maxim of Quantity
Be as informative as possible, but only as informative as needed.
Maxim of Quality
Be truthful / evidence-based.
Maxim of Relation
Be relevant.
Maxim of Manner
Be clear, concise, and orderly.
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Bibliography
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Herbert Paul Grice, “Grice’s Maxims.” https://www.sas.upenn.edu/~haroldfs/dravling/grice.html (accessed May 17, 2022).
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How To Ask Questions The Smart Way - Eric Steven Raymond
I see some Gricean Maxims at work here. Be relevant, have the context, be concise. I also see some Utilitarianism, in that hackers want public forums to increase the flow of useful information and make it more efficient.
But more than that…how do you ask questions that strike at the heart of the matter, and reveal something new and profound to you?