Despre universurile de discurs
On Universes of Discourse

Summary/Abstract: Eugen Munteanu’s article examines Eugeniu Coșeriu’s concept of “universe of discourse”, adopting an anti-positivist perspective. Language is defined as a divine gift (Logos) constitutive of human existence, whose function is not merely to reflect the world mechanically, but also to bring it into being. The author draws clear distinctions among language, tongue, and discourse (or text). At the level of discourse, he identifies four major universes of discourse: science, faith, art, and politics. The central thesis of the article is that these universes of discourse must remain strictly autonomous and sealed. Mixing them (through forced interdisciplinarity or the harmful interference between faith and politics) constitutes a hybris – a dangerous, absurd, and ridiculous confusion.

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