Eugene Dupreel and Chaim Perelman: the normative and critical principles of the “rhetorical turn” in contemporary philosophy. Part II

The purpose of the article is, firstly, to explicate and give a critical assessment methodological, epistemological, philosophical foundations that led “rhetorical turn” in modern philosophy, and, secondly, answer question how justified grounds for such are. proposed is based on reconstruction Eugene Dupréel’s arguments were directed against “classical philosophy” their reception Chaim Perelman’s works during his “turning point” period (1947 – 1949). proves these two scholars’ critique classical philosophy proceeds from realistic position, therefore it does not apply epistemological principles idealistic philosophy. Their criticism theory progress ideal universally valid knowledge “axiological” nature boils down reassessment all traditional values. As result this reassessment, methodological sophistry (subjectivism, pragmatism, pluralism, relativism, conventionalism, etc.) are actually rehabilitated. appeals spoken language everyday knowledge, justified, since misunderstanding conceptual constructive language. Although rhetorical analysis texts should be recognized as fruitful useful, rhetoric cannot an instrument philosophizing, interpretation values depends understanding, which given by philosophy”.