The Logic of Euphemisms and the Language of Education.

Goldman, Louis

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ERIC Number: EJ147291

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Publication Date: 1976

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The Logic of Euphemisms and the Language of Education

Goldman, Louis

Educational Theory, 26, 2, 182-7, Spr 76

The author explores positive and negative functions of euphemisms in educational writings and concludes that they are necessary at times since complete clarity and certainty are unattainable. (GW)

Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Educational Theories, Language Usage, Logic, Social Change, Social Sciences, Technical Writing

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