As afecções da linguagem

Abstract

The work explores the science of language from the perspective of Spinoza's Ethics. We approach the influence of symbols, affections, culture, archetypes and stereotypes in the imagination (representation of the listener). The structure of the text aims to highlight the contemporaneity of Spinoza's reflections for the study of Moral Judgments. The text leads to the perception of the importance of Empathic Skills for the persuasive process. The reflections deliver the concept of 'Relationship Status' and 'Moral Circles' as important elements of affection. Finally, it leads to the perception of how 'reason' is affected by our intuitions.