Doing ethics : An outline of a constructivist and phenomenological approach of moral communication
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- en Situated at the crossroads of pragmatics and interactional linguistics, the aim of the present working paper is to sketch a theoretical framework that is able to capture the linguistic and communicative facets of everyday moralities. Based on a phenomenological, constructivist and dynamic understanding which is informed by recent sociological and anthropological research, the case is made that moralities are best conceptualized as an interactional achievement, in other words, as ‘doing ethics’. Moreover, it is argued that communication plays a major role in doing ethics. Hence, moralities are explored in relation with language. The focus is on everyday moral communication and, in particular, on the verbal means and communicative practices conventionally used to signal moral meanings. The main purpose is to flesh out a conceptualization of doing ethics which opens up this domain for pragmatic and interactional approaches. Thus, theoretical considerations are prevalent in the working paper.
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- Place of publication
- Bayreuth
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- Title
- Doing ethics : An outline of a constructivist and phenomenological approach of moral communication
- Publication type
- Working paper
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- Institute of African Studies
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Africa Multiple connects
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- volume
- 6
- Date
- March 22, 2024
- Number in series
- 49
- pages
- VI, 16
- Number of pages
- 16
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- Doing Ethics. An outline of a constructivist and phenomenological approach of moral communication Martina Drescher, 2024 49 University of Bayreuth African Studies WORKING PAPERS Doing ethics. An outline of a constructivist and phenomenological approach of moral communication CC-BY 4.0 Martina Drescher, 2024 ii Institute of African Studies (IAS) The University of Bayreuth African Studies Working Papers are published by the Institute of African Studies (IAS) in Bayreuth, Germany. The IAS promotes African Studies at the University of Bayreuth by supporting scholars from a wide range of academic disciplines from almost all faculties. It facilitates cooperation between researchers and institutions engaged in Africa-related projects, as well as teaching, both on campus and around the world. The IAS consists of three central bodies: the Iwalewahaus, the Africa Multiple Cluster of Excellence, and the Africa Research Center (Forschungszentrum Afrika), which is currently under construction. The Working Papers give scholars the space to present empirical studies, theoretical reflections, and report preliminary findings, ongoing projects, and current research. The Working Papers usually reflect works-in-progress and invite discussion and feedback. Submitted papers are subject to internal review at the University of Bayreuth. Contributions may be submitted to the editor-in-chief: Dr. Jane Ayeko-Kümmeth (IAS@uni-bayreuth.de) The University of Bayreuth African Studies Working Papers feature on the EPub document server at the university library: 2005 - 2018 https://epub.uni-bayreuth.de/view/series/Bayreuth_African_Studies_Working_Papers.html 2018 - ongoing https://epub.uni- bayreuth.de/view/series/University_of_Bayreuth_African_Studies_Working_Papers.html Institute of African Studies Director: Prof. Dr. Gabriele Sommer Vice-Director: Prof. Dr. Stefan Ouma University of Bayreuth Wölfelstr. 2 D-95440 Bayreuth Phone: +49 (0)921 554511 Fax: +49 (0)921 554502… Read the full text about 7,875 words
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