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The aim of this paper is to bring forth the views of Aristotle and Plato to analyze the current issues of bias and objectivity that exist within the cultural construct of journalism and the modern media. By evaluating the issues of rhetoric as put forth by Plato and Aristotle, the paper shows how one can realize the often-tainted perspective for truth within the institutional nationalism and capitalism of modern media corporations.

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"The philosophy of Plato is far more abstract than that of Aristotle, since it focuses more on the forms of higher understanding and the greater good. The term rhetoric was often not a complimentary word for Plato, as he often saw language and knowledge being used on a relativistic basis for the well being of those that sought to profit from non-virtuous political or social means. Often the lack of uniformity in defining what is the "greater good" in society is difficult, since the intellectual virtue discussed by Aristotle can often provide an abstract and often unrealistic set of ethical guidelines. "

Tags:propaganda, knowledge, capitalism

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In this paper, the philosophical principles of Aristotle and Plato are analyzed in relation to the growing conflict of bias and objectivity in modern journalism. The writer discusses that the growing capitalistic tendencies of the 20th and 21st century American news service is the direct result of massive privatized corporations holding a monopoly over objective reporting and news presentation. The writer notes that often, the examples of the War in Iraq provide key points in the way that news coverage provides a moral based virtue that strays the from the academic intellectual virtue that Aristotle discusses in his Nicomachean ethics.

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"The aim of this philosophical study will bring forth the views of Aristotle and Plato to analyze the current issues of bias and objectivity that exist within the cultural construct of journalism and the modern media. By evaluating the issues of rhetoric as put forth by Plato and Aristotle, one can realize the often-tainted perspective for truth within the institutional nationalism and capitalism of modern media corporations. In this manner, the issue of ethics arises within an Aristotelian format that defines how journalism can be perceived trough intellectual virtues ..."

Tags:journalism

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This paper provides a rhetorical analysis of Steven Milloy's article "Ron Reagan Wrong on Stem Cells". The paper explores the motivation behind the article as well as the issues surrounding stem cells research, both as a political issue and a philosophical one. The paper relates that Milloy's basic premise is simply that what Ron Reagan described as a sure-fire cure that would "magically" save the lives of our children and our aging parents was more of a "pipe dream." The paper then states that stem cells research is far from being even in the developmental stages and a cure for debilitating disease is a long way off. The paper also states that Milloy's article hints at the possible moral dilemma that comes from using stem cells from an embryo, resulting in the embryo's destruction, and that of a human life.

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"Then why is this issue so contentious? Is seems a no-brainer that any medical advances that will provide such certain cures for disease that researchers have been studying for decades with no hope for a cure in sight would be made possible through research in stem cells. Certainly, every effort should be made to finance such research, irrespective of whether the money comes from tax payer funded government initiatives or from private, for-profit organizations. Milloy debunks the notion that such cures are just a few years away."

Tags:stem, cell, research

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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)."

Tags:philosophy, rhetoric, sophists

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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."

Tags:rhetoric, aristotle, plato

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This paper offers a character analysis of Creon in the play Oedipus the King, with an emphasis on human nature. One aspect of human nature that is explored is what Aristotle referred to as the art of rhetoric. The paper's main focus is Creon's use of the art of persuasion. The paper uses Aristotle's "Rhetoric" as the basis for the analysis, and as a secondary source.

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"Sometimes persuasion is only glorified manipulation, and other times persuasion is truly the heartfelt sentiment of the speaker. Either way, in the eyes of the Greek philosophers persuasion is form of art. While Creon defends himself from the accusations of Oedipus he taints his words with succulent messages of pathos, logos and ethos... When comparing Creon's speech to Aristotle's guidelines for successful rhetoric we can see that Creon speaks in a manor that renders him "worthy of confidence" (17)."

Tags:analysis, aristotle, creon, drama, ethos, greek, king, literature, logos, oedipus, pathos, persuasion, philosophers, play, rhetoric, sophocles, theater

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The purpose of this paper is to utilize the points made in the writings of Greek Philosopher Plato (see: Magee, 2001: 3-10) concerning rhetoric and persuasion in a series of written communications on the topic of falling in love online. The points utilized are those discussed by Plato in the Phaedrus (see: Nehamus & Woodruff, 1997: 507-556) which consists of a dialog between Socrates and Phaedrus who has just been exposed to a good deal of 'speech-making.'

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"The purpose of this paper is to utilize the points made in the writings of Greek Philosopher Plato concerning rhetoric and persuasion in a series of written communications on the topic of falling in love online. The points utilized are those discussed by Plato in the "Phaedrus" which consists of a dialog between Socrates and Phaedrus who has just been exposed to a good deal of 'speech-making'. The points about rhetoric discussed in the 'Phaedrus" center..."

Tags:rhetoric, persuasion, communication

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The paper explains that the systematic treatment of rhetoric begins with Aristotle and shows how the enthymeme, also called the rhetorical syllogism, is at the core of Aristotle's rhetoric. The paper discusses how the danger of rhetoric is its undue reliance upon emotional affectation, but asserts that as a species of legal reasoning, it is used extensively in judical discourse.

Tags:aristotle, rhetoric, judiciary

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This paper examines the three rhetorical genres outline by Aristotle in his "Art of Rhetoric." The paper then examines Goveror Tim Kaine's speech at Virginia Tech after the Virginia Tech Massacre. The paper analyzes the flaws and shortcomings of his speech as addressed in Aristotle's work. This paper also analyzes the rhetoric of other politicians throughout history.

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"The problem with Kaine's rhetoric is that he is not really addressing the audience, but the event. The fact that the title of his speech deals with ""An Amazing Community" does an injustice to the individuals in the audience. A syllogism he could (and maybe should) have used goes something like this: "Sometimes humans suffer. I am human. Therefore, I suffer (along with you)." That would have made him a far more ideal transmitter of feelings to the audience, instead of focusing on the community. The community will go on. But, it is individuals who need support and a chance to heal and the opportunity to feel safe once again. Nowhere in Kaine's rhetoric did he bother to hit those important "buttons." Aristotelian rhetoric assumes that you trust the speaker, and distrust those who are different. Kaine, frankly, uses such pedestrian thoughts and words, that he comes across as just another politician preening in front of the President and the media."

Tags:aristotle politicians, art of rhetoric, argument, tim kaine, franklin roosevelt, churchill

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This paper examines Plato's critique of rhetoric as witnessed in the Socratic dialogue known as the Gorgias that argues rhetoric is not an effective method of communication particularly when compared to the dialectic. It also compares Plato's views of civic rhetoric with those of Aristotle.

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"Even though Aristotle agreed with Plato on a number of ideas, they disagreed on a variety of significant philosophical and practical concepts. One of these was the best form for civic rhetoric. Plato argues in the Gorgias ..."

Tags:Plato, Aristotle, rhetoric, dialectic, dialogue, reason, knowledge, ethos, pathos, logos, Socrates