Pragmatics · Rhetoric · Culture

Author: Peng Zeng'an
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Publish Date: 1998-12-01
Features: The author conducts research and exploration on the topic of pragmatics, one of the cutting-edge disciplines of modern linguistics, in combination with the actual use of Chinese. At the same time, he reflects on the traditional discipline of rhetoric from a modern perspective. While affirming the significance of pragmatic theories such as the Cooperative Principle and Politeness Principle, he also clearly points out their shortcomings. He argues that the Cooperative Principle in pragmatics is a relatively idealized convention, bordering on scholastic rigidity, and fails to fully explain many practical issues in language communication, even with obvious gaps. In contrast, certain principles of rhetoric can provide more appropriate interpretations. In light of this, the author strives to integrate pragmatics and rhetoric to examine practical issues in language communication. This effort helps deepen the understanding of the connections and distinctions between "pragmatics" and "rhetoric," offering valuable reference for the study of both pragmatics and rhetoric.