Mówienie – rozmowa – dialog – dyskusja
Speaking – Conversation – Dialogue - Discussion

Summary/Abstract: Speaking, conversation, dialogue and discussion are four synonymous terms and refer to four related phenomena. Speaking is a sensible articulation of sounds by a personal subject, and as such is a condition for other activities. Conversation occurs when at least two people talk to each other on a topic. Dialogue and discussion, which are a form of conversation between persons, are characterized by different objects, purpose and structure. In both cases, conversation is foundational. The main condition of dialogue and discussion consists in the freedom of the will of persons. The main purpose of dialogue is the recognition of the views of participants. The participants in a discussion must not own equal competence. Discussion is a formalized dialogue. Thus, the purpose of a discussion is to solve problems. Therefore, there must be a definite object in discussion, and the details and notions employed must be stated. Moreover, the participants in discussion must own a similar competence. Lastly, discussion possesses its own internal and logical structure.

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