- Discourse Theory and Peace, by Michael Karlberg. (2012) Discourse theory, which rests on the idea that language helps constitute our reality, can shed light on the role that language plays in both direct and structural violence. No mention of the Bahá'í Faith.
- Discourse, Identity, and Global Citizenship, by Michael Karlberg. (2008) What does it mean to be a "global citizen"? From early Greek times, the concept of citizenship expanded from "inhabitant of a city" to a democratic ideal of self-determination. It now includes global relationships, interdependence, and altruism.
- Discourses of Knowledge, by Frank Lewis. (2004) Many statements in the Writings are couched in terms of a particular discourse, or intellectual tradition, for their immediate audience. Understanding context can help evaluate whether any given statement is meant as factual truth or as metaphor.
- Exploring Universes of Discourse: The Meeting of the Bahá'í Faith and Traditional Society, by Moojan Momen. (1987) To communicate, people need to share not just a common language; there must also be a common framework for understanding, a "universe of discourse." Bahá'í pioneers must bridge cultural and linguistic divides when imparting the teachings of the Faith.
- "First we speak of logical proofs": Discourse of knowledge in the Bahá'í writings, by Frank Lewis (published as Franklin Lewis). (2001) Recovering the intellectual context of particular discourses in the Bahá'í writings can help to evaluate whether a given statement is meant to convey a propositional fact or a rhetorical truth.
- Generation of Knowledge and the Advancement of Civilization, by Haleh Arbab. (2007-08-16)
- Power of Discourse and the Discourse of Power, The: Peace as Discourse Intervention, by Michael Karlberg. (2005 Spring/Summer) Western discourses of power are inadequate for creating a peaceful and just society. Alternate models can be proposed through "discourse intervention." The Bahá'í community offers a non-adversarial, alternative social practice.
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