Discourse Discourse is a generalization of the notion of a conversation to any form of communication. Discourse is a major topic in social theory, with work spanning fields such as sociology, anthropology, continental philosophy, and discourse analysis. F ...

is a use of written or spoken communication. Discourse or discourses may also refer to: *

Domain of discourse In the formal sciences, the domain of discourse or universe of discourse (borrowing from the mathematical concept of ''universe'') is the set of entities over which certain variables of interest in some formal treatment may range. It is also ...

, the collection of objects being discussed in a specific discourse *

Discourse (linguistics) Discourse analysis (DA), or discourse studies, is an approach to the analysis of written, spoken, or sign language, including any significant semiotic event. The objects of discourse analysis (discourse, writing, conversation, communicative e ...

, approaches to study written, vocal, or sign language use *

Conversation Conversation is interactive communication between two or more people. The development of conversational skills and etiquette is an important part of socialization. The development of conversational skills in a new language is a frequent focus ...

, interactive, spontaneous communication between two or more people

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* ''Discourses'' (Meher Baba), a book by Indian religious teacher Meher Baba *''Discourses'', a series of books by Greek historian of the Roman Empire

Dio Chrysostom Dio Chrysostom (; ''Dion Chrysostomos''), Dio of Prusa or Cocceianus Dio (c. 40 – c. 115 AD), was a Greek orator, writer, philosopher and historian of the Roman Empire in the 1st century AD. Eighty of his ''Discourses'' (or ''Orations''; ) are ...

(c.40 – c.120) *''

Fihi Ma Fihi The ''Fihi Ma Fihi'' or ''Fīhi Mā Fīhi'' (), ) is a Persian prose work of 13th century Sufi mystic and Iranian poet Jalāl al-Dīn Muḥammad Rūmī. The book has 72 short discourses. Description The title and origin of the book Accordi ...

'' or ''Discourses of Rumi'', a book by Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi *''Discourses (1609–1683),'' a 1701 book by Benjamin Whichcote, leader of the Cambridge Platonists *''

Discourse on the Arts and Sciences ''A Discourse on the Moral Effects of the Arts and Sciences'' (1750), also known as ''Discourse on the Sciences and Arts'' (French: ''Discours sur les sciences et les arts'') and commonly referred to as ''The First Discourse'', is an essay by Gene ...

'' or ''First Discourse'', an essay by philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau written in 1750 *''

Discourse on Inequality ''Discourse on the Origin and Basis of Inequality Among Men'' (), also commonly known as the "Second Discourse", is a 1755 treatise by philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau, on the topic of social inequality and its origins. The work was written in ...

'' or ''Second Discourse'', a work by philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau written in 1754 *''

Discourse on Metaphysics The ''Discourse on Metaphysics'' (, 1686) is a short treatise by Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz in which he develops a philosophy concerning physical substance, motion and resistance of bodies, and God's role within the universe. It is one of the few ...

'', a short treatise written by Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz in 1686 *''

Discourse on the Method ''Discourse on the Method of Rightly Conducting One's Reason and of Seeking Truth in the Sciences'' () is a philosophical and autobiographical treatise published by René Descartes in 1637. It is best known as the source of the famous quotation ...

'' a philosophical and autobiographical treatise published by René Descartes in 1637 *''

Discourses of Epictetus The ''Discourses of Epictetus'' (, ''Epiktētou diatribai'') are a series of informal lectures by the Stoic philosopher Epictetus written down by his pupil Arrian around 108 AD. Four books out of an original eight are still extant. The philoso ...

'', a series of books by the Greek Stoic philosopher Epictetus (c.55 - c.135) *

Four discourses Four discourses is a concept developed by French psychoanalyst Jacques Lacan. He argued that there were four fundamental types of discourse. He defined four discourses, which he called Master, University, Hysteric and Analyst, and suggested tha ...

, four fundamental types of discourse identified by Jacques Lacan *''

Discourses on Livy The ''Discourses on Livy'' (, ) is a work of political history and philosophy written in the early 16th century () by the Italian writer and political theorist Niccolò Machiavelli, best known as the author of ''The Prince''. The ''Discourses'' ...

'', a 1531 book by Niccolò Machiavelli

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* Discourse (software), an open-source discussion forum platform software system * ''

The Public Discourse The Witherspoon Institute is a social conservative think tank in Princeton, New Jersey The Municipality of Princeton is a Borough (New Jersey), borough in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States. It was established on January 1, 2013, throu ...

'', a magazine

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