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June 1, 1956Proceedings of the Aristotelian Society2,241 citations

IX.—Essentially Contested Concepts

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WGW. B. Gallie

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  • The aim is to clarify the nature and significance of essentially contested concepts in philosophical discourse.
  • Philosophical analysis of key concepts and their contested nature
  • Examination of historical and contemporary examples
  • Discussion of implications for ethics and argumentation
  • Identified key characteristics that define essentially contested concepts
  • Highlighted the ongoing debates surrounding concepts like justice and democracy
  • Interpreted how such concepts influence ethical discourse and argumentation strategies

Abstract

IX.—Essentially Contested Concepts W. B. Gallie W. B. Gallie Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Proceedings of the Aristotelian Society, Volume 56, Issue 1, 1 June 1956, Pages 167–198, https://doi.org/10.1093/aristotelian/56.1.167 Published: 21 July 2015

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W. B. Gallie (1956) studied this question.

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