The Eloquence of Argumentationand Its Impact on Critical Thinking in Al-Sijlmassi: "A Study on the Branching and Evolution of Terminology"

Objective:The study aims to explore the rhetoric of argumentation by enriching the critical and rhetorical heritage with insights that reveal the dynamics of influence and interaction across cultures that have synergized to enhance criticism and rhetoric. These insights also contribute to the development of relevant terminology, as philosophical thought and logical reasoning were among the most significant influences in this heritage. Methodology:It is well-known to specialists that argumentation emerges at a later stage of composition, as it leverages pragmatics as a driving force to achieve its purpose. Therefore, the study focuses on examining the relationships within argumentation and some of its branches, aiming to uncover the logical and philosophical forces utilized by Al-Sijilmassi in refining and regulating his terminology. Significance:The importance of this study lies in the fact that it addresses an independent field of knowledge that has sparked debates among scholars and linguists for centuries. It seeks to prepare the audience’s mind for the constructed rhetorical event and challenge pre-existing mental influences. The importance of argumentation lies in understanding the rhetorical techniques employed by the sender, which rendered the message acceptable to the audience. Indeed, argumentation as a theory was developed within the realms of logic, philosophy, and pragmatic linguistics. Summary and Results: This study deals with a phenomenon that reveals the evolution of terminology and the mechanisms of argumentation that contributed to its production. Therefore, it requires thorough examination to uncover its diverse forms in light of the historical development of terminology over the centuries.