From The Argumentation Theory In Language To The Discourse Analysis: How Can The Sense Built By The Language Be Explained?

Abstract

This paper takes the Argumentation Theory in Language in its current phase, namely the Theory of Semantic Blocks, developed by Oswald Ducrot and Marion Carel, as theoretical basis for the purpose of engaging in a brief analysis of an opinion article entitled The Brazilian doesn’t read, written by Danilo Venticinque (Epoca Magazine). In order to explain how the language builds the senses introduced in this paper and reflect upon this theory implications in the teaching context, it was sought, first, to approach the philosophical assumptions that support the argumentation theory, through Plato, Saussure and Benveniste, it’s discussed the notions of otherness, respect, value and agency. Then summarizes the main concepts used in the argumentation theory, especially the argumentative thread to conduct the analysis of the article. Finally, some reflections were developed on the implications of this theoretical-analytical route to the teaching context.