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Discourse theory: Discourse theory emphasizes the importance of language and communication for the formation of knowledge and social norms. It examines how discourses (conversations, texts) construct knowledge and shape power relations by influencing social realities and creating normative structures. Jürgen Habermas is a prominent representative of this theory. See also Discourse, J. Habermas, M. Foucault, Communication, Communicative action._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. | |||
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Bohman, James | Discourse Theory | Bohman, James | |
Ed. Martin Schulz, access date 2024-10-05 |