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Classical and Modern Rhetoric, 2007.
This paper assesses the components and evolution of the rhetoric argument.
2,260 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 69.95
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The paper defines the concept of rhetoric as a strategy through which exploration of concepts can be achieved. The paper explores classic and modern rhetoric in order to achieve an understanding of rhetoric and its purpose. The paper outlines the transformations in the perception and use of rhetoric and shows how this tool of communication now helps to expand thought instead of being used specifically to convince others.
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Introduction
Classic Rhetoric
The Emergence of Modern Rhetoric
Conclusion
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"The emergence of rhetoric within ancient Greece came to pass after the popularization of sophist inquiry. Sophism as a debate tool enabled the speaker to argue any given point regardless of its factual accuracy, a process that empowered those engaged in the dialogue to explore all possible tangents leading from a core concept. Yet while sophism was powerful as a means of expanding the limits of thought, it was not appropriate as a means of identifying core truths within a debate. Following the works of Plato in which truth and internal integrity were championed as fundamentals of existence, sophism was not a sustainable concept."
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Rhetoric in Modern-Day Proceedings, 2004.
An examination of the modern-day influence that rhetoric has on governmental processes.
3,000 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 88.95
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This paper examines how the term 'rhetoric' is used as philosophical advocacy for the validity of knowledge and critical topics concerning public policy. The paper deals with the importance of rhetoric in modern-day proceedings and its influence on governmental processes from decision making by presidents to that of the Congress. It also argues that rhetoric is far removed from reality.
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"Honestly, however, it can be seen that the political discourses are being aimed to serve other objectives rather than simply put forth a description of real facts. It is evident that the leaders resort to deception, statements of ambiguous nature, and omission of critical issues for fear of contradiction without even taking care of the way the audiences construe their statements. It is therefore, imperative that the political deliberations are not to be taken as an honest account of the real world facts or the account of own visualizations of the speaker but to be analyzed in the perspectives of social objectives that it aims to fulfill."
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Classical Marxist Theory and Classical Mercantilism, 2002.
Comparison paper on Marxism and Mercantilism.
1,496 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 49.95
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This paper discusses and compares the economic aspects of Marxism and Mercantilism. It also compares the strengths and weaknesses inherent in both systems. Finally, the paper compares the way Marxist economy viewed its position in the international economy and the way the Mercantilist economy viewed its position.
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"While no single treatise written by Marx and/or Engels covered all aspects of Marxism, the Communist Manifesto suggests many of its premises, the work Marx is most famous for, Das Kapital, developed many of the socialists doctrines that Marxism is known for. Though not well known, many pieces of the Marxist system were actually drawn from earlier economic and historical ideas. (Avineri) Works by earlier political philosophers and economists such as, George Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, Saint-Simon, J.C. L. de Sismondi, David Ricardo, Charles Fourier, and Louis Blanc were all liberally drawn from. Never the less, Marxist analysis as fully developed by Marx and Engels, was conclusively original."
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Classical Rock and Popular Prophecy, 2005.
A paper discussing the influence of classical music on rock music and why rock music is the classical music of the future.
2,873 words (approx. 11.5 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 85.95
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This paper discusses the contention that pop music is tomorrow's classical music within the context of rock/classical music collaborations since the early 1950s. The paper makes the point that pop is as certainly the classical music of tomorrow as classical music is the spirit of rock today.
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"Long before the official birth of Rock and Roll, the incorporation of old classics into a new sound was a common practice among trendsetters and musical rebels alike. Classical music is certainly not the only genre of music to be reinvented in meaning and sound, but the choice of Classical pieces is a popular one because of the impact on listeners. Classical pieces are almost universally recognized as familiar to an audience, whether they are able to make a distinct identification of the piece, or if it is simply a vague sense of deja vu influenced by the historical music. "Thus even the early days of ragtime and vaudeville produced their own variations on the classics, though we have few recordings. From the 1920s through the 1940s, James Price Johnson, Jelly Roll Morton, and Fats Waller 'jazzed up' the classics, alongside the Big Band versions of Paul Whiteman, Duke Ellington, Harry James, Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miller, Les Brown... Many composers of Broadway shows also appropriated classical melodies." (Duxberry, "Nexus...") Pre-Rock Classical interpretations did not stir nearly the amount of controversy that would be seen in later years. The fervent nature of Rock and the moral/political rebellion associated with the genre, perhaps coupled with the passionate dedication of Rock musicians that equals that of the greatest Classical virtuosos, has been fuel for the fires of disapproval."
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Aristotle on "Rhetoric", 2006.
An review of Aristotle's theory of rhetoric as found in his work entitled, "Rhetoric".
3,130 words (approx. 12.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 91.95
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This paper discusses Aristotle's theory on rhetoric. The paper discusses Aristotle's philosophy as found in his work "Rhetoric" and defines what he means by the term rhetoric. The paper also shows how Aristotle's work is closely based on the Greek philosopher, Pericles' work "Funeral Oration." The paper then goes on to discusses the philosophies on rhetoric of Plato and Isocrates.
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"What does it mean to be human? By comparison through contrast to non-humans, humans are "decision-making creatures capable of overruling [their] own instincts." It naturally follows that those tools which enable humans to exhibit these unique characteristics are the most essential to human existence and evolution. For thousands of years, Rhetoric has proved to be this ubiquitous tool. Rhetoric is a device by which humans can explore and explain the otherwise unexplainable, persuade others of the subsequently derived probabilities, and fulfill these tasks all the while integrating emotion and psychology into the process. No other art, science, or communicative tool can match the intellectual potential inherent in rhetoric. Aristotle's work Rhetoric, titled after the exclusive nature of its content, explicates the enigmatic definition of rhetoric in the first book of the three-part series, and suggests ways to employ rhetoric for any conceivable end in the second and third parts. In his opening chapter, Aristotle defines rhetoric as the ability to "see the persuasive and the apparently persuasive" in any case. Proceeding from this definition, Aristotle explains the means of persuasion, the importance of projected character in persuasion, and the importance of understanding and incorporating the desired end in any case involving persuasion. While the Greek philosopher, Pericles, lived nearly a century before Aristotle published Rhetoric, one the elder's works, "Funeral Oration" functions almost flawlessly as a model for Aristotle's theory of rhetoric. Aristotle's emphasis on pathos and ethos as highly useful means of persuasion as well as his prescription for effective epideictic rhetoric seem to be written following the precise form of "Funeral Oration." Whether one influenced another is irrelevant; the greater significance lies in the irrefutable, tremendous impact each work imparted on the future of rhetoric."
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The Rhetoric of Machiavelli and Shakespeare, 2005.
This paper compares the use and abuse of rhetoric by two Renaissance geniuses: Machiavelli in "The Prince" and Shakespeare in "Julius Caesar".
4,845 words (approx. 19.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 123.95
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This paper explains that the primary use of rhetoric is to convince the reader to take the author's side of an opinion; but sometimes the author, as in Machiavelli's "The Prince", has hidden his opinion so deeply in the rhetoric that it is misunderstood. The author points out that Shakespeare used rhetoric in his plays, especially in his political tragedies, to demonstrate how easily men and women were corruptible by power. The paper relates that in "Julius Caesar" Cassius was totally corrupted by his quest for power and brought down ignominiously in battle; however, Brutus, whose flaw was poor judgment and needed to be "one of the gang", was permitted to honorably commit suicide rather than be tried and executed. Many long textual examples.
Table of Contents
Uses and Abuses of Rhetoric
Rhetoric in "Julius Caesar"
Machiavelli's "The Prince"
Rhetoric Unveiled
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"If Johnny Cochrane were playing to both the jury and the country in this use of a crude rhetorical device, certainly a playwright like Shakespeare would be playing to both royalty and the average playgoer when he wrote "Julius Caesar". Advertisement was limited to a few playbills posted on walls and what the town crier could yell to the generally illiterate common rabble. In looking at any of Shakespeare's plays as Renaissance commercial theatrical adventures, memorable lines would have been good selling points for the literate as was word of mouth of the great fight and death scenes to the common man. Even today our far more sophisticated tastes run from high action adventure to the deeply philosophical in our entertainment."
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Aristotle and Plato on Rhetoric, 2005.
A comparison between Plato and Aristotle's views on rhetoric.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 4 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper looks at two of the classical experts on rhetoric, two philosophers, two ancient thinkers from Greece - Plato and Aristotle - who while they were close had differing opinions and beliefs regarding this art and way of thinking and arguing. The following essay looks at Plato's Gorgias and Phaedrus in order to study just what this man's thoughts on rhetoric were. Then the focus shifts to Aristotle, whose Rhetoric and Poetics will reveal this philosopher's wisdom on the subject.
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"Aristotle and Plato on Rhetoric "Rhetoric" is a term thrown around too often today, with the user most likely having no clue of its meaning or rich background. From "rhetorical" questions to claims of politicians merely using "rhetoric," too many times the term and overall idea is exercised without a complete understanding of exactly what "rhetoric" is."
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Marx and Classical Political Economy, 2004.
An analysis of the major differences between Marxian and classical political economy.
2,853 words (approx. 11.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 84.95
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This paper attempts to show how the way in which Karl Marx broke from the analyses of the classical political economists is shown through the basic assumptions that he challenged. It identifies three key ways that form central points of departure from classical political economy. First, it examines how Marx's 'historical materialist' approach departed from the classical economists, in the way that the mode of production was identified as the driving force behind social and historical change. It then looks at how Marx broke away from the classical conception of the market mechanism and then shows Marx broke away from the individualist assumptions of the classical political economists. It also explores how the premise that an understanding of economic life can be derived from conceptualising the individual as a fundamental unit of analysis was a central assumption of the classical school and how Marx asserted that economic life can only be understood through the analysis of social relations and in particular the relations between classes.
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"Markets, both Marx and the Classicals agreed, create a division of labour. In our day to day interactions, it is about exchanging goods for money. However, what Marx saw was a division of labour that is social, allocating people to different trades. In capitalism, labour is not directly social. It became social only when it appeared as the price of a commodity that was exchanged. The prices of commodities and the buying and selling of commodities at these prices constituted the indirect social relations of interdependent labourers. Thus, in capitalism the social interdependence of workers appeared, in the form of commodity prices, to be a set of relations among things (commodities) rather than a set of relations among workers. The Classical economists did not see that it is something that is produced, as they regarded commodities primarily as having use values."
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Burke's Contributions to Rhetoric, 2001.
This paper discusses Kenneth Burke's contributions to rhetoric and its importance as a communicative tool.
2,890 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 85.95
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This paper examines the history of rhetoric and it's significance in early Greek and Roman civilizations that coincided with creation of democracy and the importance of public speech. It then shows Kenneth Burke's contribution to the new rhetoric as an argumentative weapon and his influence on the post-modern deconstructionism.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Section One: The Preceding Conversation
3. Section Two: Contribution to the Conversation
4. Section Three: Effect on the Conversation
5. Conclusion
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"The word "rhetoric" has an old fashioned air about it. It calls up images of schoolrooms with children in ruffled collars and Latin grammars and not a laptop in sight for several centuries. But rhetoric is as alive as is language itself, and this paper examines the importance of rhetorical studies in helping each of us to become the best writers and speakers - the best communicators - that we can be. A historical study of changes models and standards in rhetoric can also provide us not only with a sense of how linguistic and especially English style has changed over the years as well as illuminating how our conception of language and its structure and function have changed as well. This paper engages in such an examination by focusing on the work of Kenneth Burke. We begin with a brief overview of the life of this man whose rhetorical work we will then examine."
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Rhetoric and the Baroque Opera, 2004.
Examines the breakdown of rhetoric, how it tied into opera, and examines the rhetorical principles in Purcell's "Dido and Aeneas".
2,080 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 65.95
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The paper begins by first examining what rhetoric is and each of its parts, including ethos, pathos, and logos. From here, the paper examines how rhetoric was applied first in Renaissance vocal music and then developed into the Baroque opera. The paper concludes by looking at common rhetorical figures in music and examines the use of rhetoric in "Dido's Lament" from Henry Purcell's opera "Dido and Aeneas".
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"During this start of Baroque music, Caccini talks about new forms of expression. He says that ornamentations of notes only be used where they would help to heighten the verbal expression. What was new here was that the text, which was often a dialog, was set for only one voice part with the rhythms and melodies of natural speech being followed precisely-the only important thing to this new style was to express the text of the piece of music as clearly as one can and with the greatest expression. The music was essentially a backdrop on which the words were set. All of the previous inventions related to polyphony were thrown out. This new style contained almost no word repetition, unlike the madrigal or the motet, since, when in an actual conversation with someone, you would not repeat yourself unless the other party has missed something you said or you are adding extra emphasis to a word or sentence. This new style was called monody."
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Rhetoric and Aristotle, 2006.
An analysis of Aristotle's ideas about rhetoric, how it functions and its role in today's society.
1,300 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper analyzes Aristotle's ideas about rhetoric. It contrasts Aristotle's perspectives to other theorists and then compares the role of rhetoric and oratory in ancient times to today. Finally, the paper explores the usefulness of rhetoric in our lives today.
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Aristotle's Rhetoric and Other Interpretations
Functions of Rhetoric and Oratory Then and Now
The Usefulness of Rhetoric in Our Roles in Life
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"Rhetoric as defined by Aristotle and others holding fast to his rules is the counterpart of Dialectic. Both alike are concerned with such things as come, more or less, within the general ken of all men and belong to no definite science. Accordingly all men make use, more or less, of both; for to a certain extent all men attempt to discuss statements and to maintain them, to defend themselves and to attack others. Ordinary people do this either at random or through practice or from acquired habit. Both ways being possible, the subject can plainly be handled systematically, for it is possible to inquire the reason why some speakers succeed through practice and others spontaneously; and every one will at once agree that such an inquiry is the function of an art."
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Aristotle's "Rhetoric", 1991.
This paper discusses Aristotle's "Rhetoric", considered to be the definitive work on rhetoric: Divided into three books: l) the speaker, 2) the audience, & 3) the speech itself.
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"Aristotle's "Rhetoric" is considered the definitive work on the topic of rhetoric. Rhetoric may be defined as the effective use of either oral or written language. Aristotle specifically felt that rhetoric involves "the faculty of observing in any given case the available means of persuasion". Aristotle considered rhetoric to be unique among the arts in that it does not "instruct or persuade about its own particular subject-matter". Rather, rhetoric seeks to "direct and organize thought concerning any subject-matter". Aristotle's Rhetoric is divided into three books which correspond roughly to the three basic divisions found in classical speech. Thus, Book I is concerned with the speaker; Book II is concerned with the audience; and Book III is concerned with the speech itself.
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Philosophical Skepticism and Rhetoric in Sophism, 2005.
A discussion of skepticism, rhetoric and sophism and examples of who they are used in writing.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper defines three words: skepticism, rhetoric, and sophism. It then combines these words into an essay. A sophist questions knowledge, but he or she is different than a skeptic. Another philosophical term is rhetoric. Rhetoric is used to persuade people to someone's philosophical view on a topic. Sophists used rhetoric in explaining their skepticism about life and different topics. "
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"Philosophical Skepticism and Rhetoric in Sophism Imagine believing that nothing exists and if something does exist, a person cannot know for sure, and if they cannot know for sure then they cannot teach it to others (Philosophy of the Sophists). People who thought this way were called Sophists. Another important philosophical term is skepticism. "Philosophical skepticism is a critical attitude which systematically questions the notion that absolute knowledge and certainty are possible" (Carroll). Another philosophical term is rhetoric, which means rhetoric. Rhetoric is used to persuade people to someone's philosophical view on a topic. Sophists used rhetoric in explaining their skepticism about life and different topics. Sophists wanted to know how a person can know something and whether what they learn can actually be truth. "The Sophists centered their efforts on the problem of knowledge as well as on the problem of morality and justice" (Classic Philosophers)."
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Classical and Operant Conditioning, 2002.
This paper demonstrates the application of classical and operant conditioning to change behavior.
2,185 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 68.95
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This paper applies classical and operant conditioning to two problems of the author. The author defines and outlines the use of classical conditioning to overcome her fear of elevators. The paper again explains the definition and use of operant conditioning to increase the number of times the author exercises.
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Introduction
Classical Conditioning - Reducing the Fear of Elevators
Understanding Classical Conditioning
Overcoming the Fear of Elevators
Operant Conditioning - Increasing Exercise Frequency
Understanding Operant Conditioning
Increasing Exercise Frequency
Overall Summary
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"The first step involves developing a plan to begin the desensitization process. The plan that has been decided on involves using the elevator daily, but only going one floor in it and always going from the second floor to the ground floor. This has been decided on because it has the least fear associated with it. This process of just going one floor will be continued for a week. The length of time spent in the elevator will then be gradually increased by taking it from the third floor to the ground floor for a week, and then the fifth floor to the ground floor for another week."
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Joseph Schumpeter and Neo-Classical Economics, 2002.
Explains Joseph Schumpeter's economic theories and the neo-classical view of economics and then contrasts the two theories.
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Schumpeter's economic theories as they are outlined in "Capitalism, Democracy and Socialism" differ significantly from the neo-classical view of economics. The neo-classical view is outlined-with reference to Adam Smith as a representative neo-classical economist--and contrasted with Schumpeter's theories. Schumpeter's absorption of Marxism, his views on markets and monopolies, and his ruminations on the future of capitalism are highlighted and contrasted with the neo-classical paradigm.
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