Narrative Paradigm


1. What are the main principles/points of Narrative Paradigm?

2. How is the Narrative Paradigm different from Constructivism Paradigm?

3. Using Narrative Paradigm: “The Philippines at Present”


Walter Fisher's Narrative Paradigm


People are storytellers and our reasoning can best be explained through stories.


1. Narrative fidelity

        -truthfulness of story
2. Narrative probability
        -consistency and sensibility of story
3. Good reasons
        -value of a story

=create perception of reality



Looking at the story on the death of teenager Kian Delos Santos, we can see why this narrative has become of national interest. All forms of media reported about Kian Delos Santos, a grade 11 student who was killed during an encounter with the police after supposedly fighting back. Kian was suspected to be a drug user. However, CCTV footage showed that the teenager was coerced by authorities into firing a gun.  

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