The Research Approach and Developmental Direction of Pragmatic Logic

Abstract

Pragmatic logic is an interdisciplinary domain between logic and linguistics. Its evolutionary trajectory can be encapsulated through “two approaches,” “three schemes,” and “four stages.” The “two approaches” comprise pragmaticalization, featuring a transition from normative to descriptive research, and depragmaticalization, featuring a transition from descriptive to normative research. The “three schemes” consist of zero-pragmatic deductive logic, quasi-pragmatic inductive logic, and pragmatic informal logic. The “four stages” include “genesis of pragmatics,” “depragmaticalization,” “quasi-pragmaticalization,” and “return to pragmatics.” So far, the two research approaches of pragmatic logic appear to evolve independently with mutual incommensurability and primarily focus on addressing pragmatic issues. To significantly advance the field of pragmatic logic, it is essential to unify the two traditional approaches to explore a new developmental direction.

Keywords

pragmatic logic / depragmaticalization / pragmaticalization / pragmatic issues

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