| Communication media: In Habermas' theory of communicative action, communication media are generalized symbols (e.g. money, power, love) that make communication more likely by reducing uncertainties. They enable understanding and follow-up communication in social systems by making complex messages understandable and acceptable. Unlike linguistic expressions, they are not bound to truth. See also Validity claims, Truth, Communication._____________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. |
