pragma-dialectics
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Pragma-dialectics is a theory of argumentation that views argumentative discourse as a critical discussion aimed at resolving differences of opinion through rational dialogue governed by explicit rules.
All labels observed (1)
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| pragma-dialectics canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: pragma-dialectics Context triple: [Toulmin model of argumentation, relatedTo, pragma-dialectics]
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A.
Negative Dialectics
Negative Dialectics is a major work of critical philosophy by Theodor W. Adorno that challenges traditional notions of identity and systematic thought by emphasizing contradiction, non-identity, and the limits of conceptual thinking.
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B.
Valences of the Dialectic
Valences of the Dialectic is a major theoretical work by Marxist critic Fredric Jameson that explores and reinterprets dialectical thinking across philosophy, politics, and cultural theory.
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C.
Dialectica
Dialectica is a theological and philosophical treatise by John of Damascus that systematically presents and defends Christian doctrine using Aristotelian logic and categories.
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D.
De dialectica
De dialectica is a medieval philosophical treatise on logic and language by Alcuin of York, influential in the development of Carolingian scholastic thought.
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Critique of Dialectical Reason
Critique of Dialectical Reason is a major philosophical work by Jean-Paul Sartre that attempts to reconcile existentialism with Marxism through an analysis of history, freedom, and social structures.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: pragma-dialectics Target entity description: Pragma-dialectics is a theory of argumentation that views argumentative discourse as a critical discussion aimed at resolving differences of opinion through rational dialogue governed by explicit rules.
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A.
Negative Dialectics
Negative Dialectics is a major work of critical philosophy by Theodor W. Adorno that challenges traditional notions of identity and systematic thought by emphasizing contradiction, non-identity, and the limits of conceptual thinking.
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B.
Valences of the Dialectic
Valences of the Dialectic is a major theoretical work by Marxist critic Fredric Jameson that explores and reinterprets dialectical thinking across philosophy, politics, and cultural theory.
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C.
Dialectica
Dialectica is a theological and philosophical treatise by John of Damascus that systematically presents and defends Christian doctrine using Aristotelian logic and categories.
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D.
De dialectica
De dialectica is a medieval philosophical treatise on logic and language by Alcuin of York, influential in the development of Carolingian scholastic thought.
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E.
Critique of Dialectical Reason
Critique of Dialectical Reason is a major philosophical work by Jean-Paul Sartre that attempts to reconcile existentialism with Marxism through an analysis of history, freedom, and social structures.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
approach to argumentation
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research program in argumentation theory ⓘ theory of argumentation ⓘ |
| aimsAt | resolution of differences of opinion ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
everyday argumentation
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legal argumentation ⓘ political argumentation ⓘ scientific argumentation ⓘ |
| basedOn |
dialectics
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pragmatics ⓘ |
| characterizedBy | rule-governed argumentative discourse ⓘ |
| combines |
dialectical perspective on critical discussion
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pragmatic perspective on language use ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Netherlands ⓘ |
| developedAt | University of Amsterdam NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| developedBy |
Frans H. van Eemeren
NERFINISHED
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Rob Grootendorst NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
procedural rules for discussion
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rational dialogue ⓘ |
| field | argumentation theory ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
analysis of argumentative moves
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evaluation of argumentative discourse ⓘ normative standards for argumentation ⓘ |
| goal | reasonable resolution of disputes ⓘ |
| hasStage |
argumentation stage
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concluding stage ⓘ confrontation stage ⓘ opening stage ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
classical dialectic
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informal logic ⓘ speech act theory ⓘ |
| interpretsFallaciesAs | violations of discussion rules ⓘ |
| introducesConcept |
critical discussion model
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four stages of critical discussion ⓘ |
| language |
Dutch
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English ⓘ |
| opposes |
purely formal-logical views of argumentation
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purely rhetorical views of argumentation ⓘ |
| proposes | ten rules for critical discussion ⓘ |
| provides | normative model for argumentative discourse ⓘ |
| ruleType |
argument scheme rule
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burden of proof rule ⓘ closure rule ⓘ freedom rule ⓘ relevance rule ⓘ standpoint rule ⓘ starting point rule ⓘ unexpressed premise rule ⓘ usage rule ⓘ validity rule ⓘ |
| usedFor | analyzing fallacies ⓘ |
| viewsArgumentationAs | critical discussion ⓘ |
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