The epistemological orientation of Ottoman argumentation theory and its relation to kalām
Some reflections on Ṭaşköprüzâde, Gelenbevî, and Saçaklızâde
Islamic (Ottoman) argumentation theories provide strong evidence that the argumentation theory advocated by
Ottoman theorists was epistemologically oriented, and has strong parallels with the argumentation theory of kalām
(dialectical theology); indeed Ottoman argumentation theory and kalām interacted intensively and influenced each
other. This article traces some snapshots of this discourse. In doing so, key concepts of Islamic (Ottoman) argumentation theories
are introduced.
Article outline
- Introduction
- Syllogistic reasoning
- The epistemological theory of argumentation and kalām
- Logic and argumentation theory: The way to Ottoman argumentation theory
- The munāẓara and its main features
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Taʿrīf (definition), taqsīm (division), and taṣdīq (confirmation)
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Manʿ (rejection, refusal), muʿāraḍa (opposition, contradicting someone), naqḍ (contradiction, controversy,
inconsistency)
- Are jadal and munāẓara rhetorical or epistemic?
- Classifications of premises and propositions
- Outlook
- Notes
- Glossary
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