The Theory of Politeness (or Civility) in Modern Pragmatics and Its Features in the Arabic Linguistic Heritage
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Politeness theory – Levinson – Grice – Arabic linguistic heritage – Wise style (uslub al hakim).Abstract
The theory of politeness (or civility) is one of the most important axes of modern pragmatics. It isbased on the principle of intention and the principle of cooperation between interlocutors in order toachieve a fruitful dialogue. This is evident in the contributions of Lakoff, Levinson, Grice, and others.This theory has roots in the Arabic linguistic heritage among Arab rhetoricians, in what is known asthe “wise style” (uslub al-hakim), which is based on politeness in dialogue and interpreting speech inits best possible meanings.
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Ibn al-Athir Abu al-Fath Diya’ al-Din: Al-Mathal al-Sa’ir, ed. Ahmad al-Hufi and Badawi Tabana, Dar Nahdat Misr for Printing and Publishing, Egypt, n.d., 2nd ed.
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