Contemporary Rhetoric Exam- Unit 1 Part I: Is there anything new under the sun? How far have we come in the field of communication since Aristotle? To these questions I suppose I would have to say no‚ the basis of rhetorical theory and study is not new. However‚ as to far we have come since Aristotle‚ I would say the sheer breadth and depth of study of rhetoric and the field of communication as we know it today gives testament that there is new ideas and applications to Aristotle’s original thoughts
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Computing In the Modern World Study CDA Guide What is Web 1.0 ? - Internet before 1990. "Read-Only" Era What is Web 2.0 ? - Internet after 1990. "Read-Write-Publish" Era What is Web 3.0 ? - Internet now and of of the Future. "Personalized/3-D" Computing What is firewall? - security software: a piece of computer software intended to prevent unauthorized access to system software or data What are Anti-Virus Programs? - protective software designed to defend your computer against malicious
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predecessors Plato and Aristotle. Whereas his predecessors held virtue in an ideal environment (idealism)‚ Machiavelli defined virtue in a real environment where one is judged by his actions and not by the way his actions ought to be (realism). [pic][pic] According to Plato and Aristotle good life only exists in total virtue where a person will be most happy. Plato places emphasis on the extinction of personal desires through love so that one can achieve happiness (Barker‚ 1959). Aristotle on the other hand
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Plato and Aristotle‚ arguably the most important philosophers of their time‚ both made attempts to define justice. Being that Aristotle was a student of Plato‚ their ideas share many similarities. Both viewed justice as the harmonious interaction of people in a society. However‚ Plato defined his ideal of justice with more usage of metaphysics‚ invoking his Form of the Good‚ while Aristotle took a more practical approach‚ speaking in terms of money and balance. Although Aristotle’s ideal of justice
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Kant ’s Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysics of Moral The central concept of Kant ’s Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysics of Morals is the categorical imperative. "The conception of an objective principle‚ in so far as it is obligatory for a will‚ is called a command (of reason)‚ and the formula of the command is called an Imperative." (Abbott‚ 30) An imperative is something that a will ought or shall do because the will is obligated to act in the manner in which it conforms with
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adopted the socio-technical systems information and knowledge management has become increasingly importance to businesses. Knowledge Management process continues to enable managers and employees with valuable understanding of their business environment and knowledge to make strategic business decisions. This essay will explain data‚ information and knowledge as well as the socio-technical system‚ knowledge management‚ organizational knowledge and organizational learning. We will also discuss the
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foundation of the metaphysics of morals is a critical examination of a pure practical reason. The present foundations is the search for and establishment of the supreme principle of morality. Method: analytically from common knowledge to the determination of its supreme principle; then ‚ synthetically from the examination of this principle and its sources back to common knowledge. Division: 1. the common rational knowledge of morals -> the philosophical rational knowledge of morals 2. the
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morality. He must also understand how to live a life of temperance‚ without giving in to the pleasure of the extremes. If achieved‚ this life of excellence will ultimately lead to eudaimonia‚ which translates to happiness‚ success‚ and fulfillment. Aristotle states that every activity aims at some good. Although this is true‚ some activities are considered more virtuous than others. For instance‚ if one pursues something that they selfishly desire‚ then the result will be vain and not truly profitable
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Explain how the managerial ideas of Taylor and Fayol differ from Mayo. The Classical Management approach attempted to apply logic and scientific methods to management of complex organisations‚ such as factories. It assumed that there was "one best way" to manage an enterprise. Classical Management comprises three different approaches: · Scientific Management‚ which represents Frederick W Taylor’s work‚ developed scientific principles of management‚ focusing on the individual‚ rather
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Contemporary Hero One of the greatest boxers of all-time is known by the name of Manny Pacquiao. Although he is perceived as just one of the world’s best boxers‚ he is more than meets the eye. Throughout Pacquiao’s career he has served as a great ambassador for not only the people of the Philippines but also their government. He has given back to his nation through his success in his boxing career by donating to charities and national projects of the government. Pacquiao has become a tremendous
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