Aristotle's "The Rhetoric"

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   School essay   |   12/17/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Aristotle s The Rhetoric Background of the Author When digging deeply into Aristotle s The Rhetoric it only begs the question of the origins of the author. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Background of the author. Central thesis proposed. Significant concepts, axioms, ideas and elements of the theory. Reasons I selected this theory. The extent it meets a 'good theory' biblically and secularly. References....»

Tool or trifle: The moral question of style

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   07/14/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « The Rise of the Modern Prose Style. Cambridge: MIT Press, 1968. Aristotle. Aristotle's Rhetoric. Trans. W R. Roberts. Ed. Lee Honeycutt. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «My instruction in writing always seemed to contradict my taste in reading. . Morris W. Croll, a Princeton professor - Historian.. The development of theory regarding style.. Should we even be worrying about sty;e? . The problem with scientific and...»

Advanced Communication Theory Midterm

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Term papers   |   12/11/2007   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : « Sprowl, 2007). Aristotle defined rhetoric as three things. First, it is the art of discovery of all the means of persuasion. Second ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Craig's first tradition. The semiotic tradition. Craig's focus on the phenomenological tradition of communication. Craig's constitutive metamodel . The conceptual thread that runs between the traditions. Obstacles to examining the...»

Communication Competence: The Core

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   School essay   |   12/17/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « Drawing back to the time of Plato and Aristotle, we can find instances where Rhetoric aside, uncertainty denotes a lack of information (Griffin, 279). ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Information seeking. Goal setting. Analysis. Equivocal information. Uncertainty. Knowledge of language. Personal space. Appropriateness. Conclusion. References....»

The ethics of Merton: Non-violence and its connection with the sacred

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   07/08/2008   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : « this in itself is fascinating since Merton wrote with such all-encompassing rhetoric. Aristotle equated pleasure as the root of all happiness, where as Plato ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Conjectures of a Guilty Bystander.. The duty of a righteous man.. Emptiness makes us the vehicle of a greater understanding. . Religion is bound up in the dogmas which can be used as tools of power and division.. How do you enforce nonviolence?...»

Cross-reference study on the notion of "Leadership"

Business & market   |   Journalism   |   Term papers   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   16 pages
Document abstract : « 1992), communication is a real work of leadership ; he also states that a good leader should know how to use the three Aristotle s rhetoric elements - logos ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Biography: Joan of Arc. Introduction. Joan of Arc: A born leader. A charismatic leader. A lonely leader. Conclusion. Book review: Moments of truth, by Jan Carlzon. Introduction. Responding to change. Developing a vision. Managing subordinates...»

Niccolo Machiavelli

Political science   |   Political science   |   Term papers   |   01/12/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « Influence of the ideas of Aristotle and Plato. He wrote as an orator, using the classical rhetoric; he wrote to persuade, to delight, to move, to impel to act ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Machiavelli.. Early life.. Concern with study of political reality using history or interpretations.. The Prince: Advice for a good prince.. Princes must know the art of war.. A prince must 'commits himself'.. Choosing between being...»

Is there a meaningful way in which we can talk about global citizenship in the contemporary context?

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : « Moreover, both Plato and Aristotle regarded citizenship as the privilege of capable men. some citizens are likely to find a shelter in nationalist rhetoric. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The actual and cumulative process of globalisation.. The context of globalisation and a new sphere for political theory.. The very meaning of 'global citizenship'.. A real philosophical and political concept?. Plato and Aristotle's...»

Ethics and faith in "Fear and Trembling"

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Term papers   |   04/06/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : « because he had transcended the limits of systems such as Aristotle s through Silentio s rhetoric is constantly approaching a religious voice, but never quite ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The story behind fear and trembling. The story behind ethics. What is truth. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Propaganda is necessary for the functioning and survival of human society. Discuss

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « in the Gorgias attacks rhetoric as a system capable of making the worst appear the better, which corresponds to propaganda(8) and, Aristotle, in rhetorics ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Forms in relationship to an acknowledgment of its sources.. Black propaganda.. Grey propaganda.. White propaganda.. The use of propaganda.. Increase in the need for propaganda.. Mass propaganda techniques as aspects of the social...»

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