THE SELF AS AGENT AND THE SELF AS OBJECT: Synopsis of a Theory Of Interpersonal Incompetence and Human Intervention
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Every communicative act, whether gestural or verbal, may be viewed as a present project of the actor. That is to say, it is an action informed by an intention to realize a certain future objective, as well as a response to an immediate, on-going situation, and a reaction to a previous situation. Moreover, in addressing himself to his listeners, the speaker places himself in a certain relationship with them - and assumes that they will place themselves in a certain relationship with him.
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