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Le rôle de la raison et de la cause dans le processus de l’argumentation
The role of reason and of the cause in the process of argumentation

Author(s): Nicoleta GABOR
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies
Published by: Editura Politehnica
Keywords: common thinking; scientific thinking; extra-linguistic realities; truth and cause; interference;

Summary/Abstract: We wish to show that two major types of thinking (common thinking and positive or scientific thinking) interfere differently with the two extra-linguistic realities—reason and cause. Our research is based on the theory of argumentation. The notions of truth and cause operate in the field of social sciences and prove that moral feelings, beliefs, and decisions are products of argumentation. The image of the common and positive thinking with regard to the notions of truth and cause justifies the beliefs in their actions.

  • Issue Year: 2002
  • Issue No: 01
  • Page Range: 28-33
  • Page Count: 6
  • Language: French
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