Having a disagreement: expression, persuasion and demand

Abstract It is common to distinguish between disagreement in the state sense (being disagreement) and activity (having a disagreement). This paper deals with question of what it for two people have disagreement. First, I present reject thesis according which having matter expressing conflicting attitudes. argue that this not sufficient disagreement: can express attitudes without Second, involves only expression attitudes, but also persuasive attempt bring other around one’s view. necessary trying change each other’s minds. Finally, put forward an alternative account goes beyond mere does go as far posit someone’s mind. Having disagreement, submit, demanding agreement, is, advancing normative claim should share attitude.