resonerande

Resonerande is a Swedish term used to describe a mode of communication that centers on reasoning. As an adjective, it derives from resonera, meaning to reason or to discuss logically, and the present participle resonerande indicates ongoing reasoning. In practice, resonerande refers to expressions, texts, or conversations that present reasons, explanations, and arguments to support a claim or analysis rather than simply describe facts.

In education, resonerande is a common objective in language and social studies. Students are often asked to produce resonerande texts or participate in resonerande discussions, where they must formulate a claim, provide coherent reasons, weigh alternatives, consider counterarguments, and draw justified conclusions. The goal is to develop critical thinking and the ability to articulate a thought process.

Resonerande versus argumenterande: both involve argumentation, but resonerande emphasizes the reasoning process and justification, including weighing different viewpoints. Argumenterande typically centers on advocating a particular position and persuading an audience, though it may also include reasoning.

The term is most commonly used in Swedish-language contexts, such as schools, teacher training, and pedagogical discussions. It is closely related to other concepts like reflekterande (reflective) and analytiskt (analytical), and it plays a key role in curricula and assessment frameworks that value reasoning and evidence-based conclusions.