Explanation
The staged weighing of alternatives as an audible process of thought and decision. Makes decision experienceable as a path through possibilities.
Example
Do we admit the term, retain it only as a crossway, or leave the gap visible?
Counterexample
We leave the gap visible.
Distinction
Deliberation organises alternatives; dubitatio foregrounds doubt itself.
Effect on thought and perception
Makes decision experienceable as a path through possibilities.
Resonance
Before the decision, the full fan of possible paths briefly appears.
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Deliberation“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-METZ2-0007. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-METZ2-0007The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.