Definition: The term "discursus" is a Latin phrase that refers to a philosophical or literary discourse. It typically describes an argumentative exchange in which two or more people discuss topics of disagreement, often with the aim of persuading one another to agree on certain points. Discourse is a complex and multifaceted concept that involves not only verbal arguments but also written and rhetorical devices such as metaphors, analogies, and rhetoric. In philosophy, "discursus" is used to describe philosophical