ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-HAR8-0012 · ATLAS 251

Proecthesis

Giving reasons before the principal statement or action.

Explanation

The justification establishes the frame through which the following claim is judged.

Example

Because the source situation remains unresolved, we mark the concept yellow.

Counterexample

We mark the concept yellow and may give reasons later.

Effect on thought and perception

Guides evaluation by placing cause first.

Resonance

A reason illuminates the path before the main thought enters it.

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Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Proecthesis“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-HAR8-0012. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-HAR8-0012

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