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Investigating Ethos and Pathos in Scientific Truth Claims in Public Discourse
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Abstract The article seeks to explore the role played by the rhetorical modes of ethos and pathos when scientific knowledge is constructed in public discourse. A case study is presented on the public debate in Germany on possible risks to bees from neonicotinoid pesticides, focusing especially on a detailed ... view more
The article seeks to explore the role played by the rhetorical modes of ethos and pathos when scientific knowledge is constructed in public discourse. A case study is presented on the public debate in Germany on possible risks to bees from neonicotinoid pesticides, focusing especially on a detailed analysis of scientific knowledge claims found in texts produced by two lobbying groups involved. The findings indicate distinctive rhetorical patterns in the context of scientific truth claims realising, for example, appeals to concern and the display of scientific competence and integrity.... view less
Classification
Sociology of Communication, Sociology of Language, Sociolinguistics
Free Keywords
ethos; linguistics; pathos; public discourse; rhetoric; scientific knowledge; truth claims
Document language
English
Publication Year
2020
Page/Pages
p. 129-140
Journal
Media and Communication, 8 (2020) 1
Issue topic
Emotions and Emotional Appeals in Science Communication
ISSN
2183-2439
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed