Conception of State in the Speeches of Figueres Olsen: A Generic Model of Reform

Conception of State in the Speeches of Figueres Olsen: A Generic Model of Reform

Authors

  • Luis Diego Soto Kiewit Escuela de Sociología, Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica Programa Umbral Político, Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22458/rr.v4i2.355

Keywords:

Costa Rican State, critical discourse analysis, discursive strategies, Toulmin argument model, José María Figueres Olsen, neoliberal restructuring

Abstract

This paper analyses the speeches given by former president of Costa Rica José María Figueres Olsen on May 1st in front of the Legislative Assembly in order to understand his point of view regarding the transformation of the State. A Critical Discourse Analysis was conducted to achieve the objective. Strategies of delegitimizing, legitimizing, and covering up related to defining the “be” and the “must be” of the State expressed by him were shown. Toulmin's Argument Model was also used to demonstrate the generic definition of State.

Author Biography

Luis Diego Soto Kiewit, Escuela de Sociología, Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica Programa Umbral Político, Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica

Sociólogo. Investigador del Programa Umbral Político del Instituto de Estudios Sociales en Población (IDESPO) de la Universidad Nacional en Costa Rica. Así también, labora como docente e investigador de la Escuela de Sociología de dicha universidad. Entre sus temas de interés se encuentran también imaginarios políticos, tecnología e innovación.

How to Cite

Soto Kiewit, Luis Diego. 2014. “Conception of State in the Speeches of Figueres Olsen: A Generic Model of Reform”. Revista Rupturas 4 (2):124-49. https://doi.org/10.22458/rr.v4i2.355.

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