This discussion of rhetoric and writing was such a significant contribution to the topic that it is still being taught today. Socrates discusses the relationship of good speeches and bad speeches in respect to the persuasiveness of the speech. He does this by acknowledging that what makes a good agreement or speech is the layout of it.
The speeches of Anwar Sadat and Aung San Suu Kyi should continue to be studied in Module B of the 2012 HSC as they have value and significance for a modern audience. The speeches achieve enduring value through their representations of contextually significant concepts. These concepts then transcend into the values, attitudes and beliefs of contemporary society. The refined use of language and rhetorical devices helps the composers to achieve their purpose and to be successful in conveying a sense of authenticity in the issues they represent. This is complimented by the logical topic structure of both speeches which assists in the persuasion of the respective purposes.
Russell says that the value of philosophy must be primarily sought (p.18). According to Bertrand Russell, “Philosophy aims primarily at knowledge, the kind which results from a critical examination of the grounds of our convictions, prejudices and beliefs (Perry, John, Michael Bratman, and John M. Fischer, p.18).” It cannot be said that philosophy has had a very great success in its attempts to provide definite answers to its questions. Although philosophy is unable to tell us with certainty what is the true answer to the doubts which it raises, “Philosophy is able to suggest many possibilities which enlarge our thoughts and free them from the tyranny of custom.
Also, some discussions in modern day classes talk about the way of Xenia in Ancient Greece versus the way of Xenia today. For example, classes talk about the difference of how strangers are treated in Ancient Greece and in modern day; also the way the strangers are treated, today people question them and want to know them quickly because they want to protect themselves but instead in Ancient Greece you would feed the stranger and help them and then after they would question the stranger. Now today, people in this world think of hospitality in a different way of the people in Ancient Greece. People today think of it as instead of helping them and feeding them or giving them what they need they are either selfish and don’t help them or they help them but pester them with questions until the find out whether or not it is okay to help them. Also, many people in this world do not have the same attitudes of the function of Xenia as the Ancient Greeks did in the past.
It is therefore not surprising that the grounding for this notion has been the subject of heavy debate. Taking central stage in the history of this debate are Hume and Kant and their examinations of the concept have been very influential. I will attempt to show how they unfold their different conceptions of cause and effect and how the two compare to each other. A note on Terminology: While Hume and Kant discuss more or less the same subject matter they do as most philosophers, discuss it in their own (or that most native to them) terminology. For sake of clarity I shall utilise the concepts of each in their respective sections.
What do we learn about the rules of Supplication and Xenia from Homer’s Odyssey and the consequences of disobeying them? Following the proper rules of supplication and xenia was vital in the civilized society of ancient Greece. Through his works Homer teaches many lessons about what is correct and what isn’t when trying to follow the rules of supplication and xenia, and both people in ancient Greece people in modern day times can learn from the examples of supplication and xenia that homer gives in his books. Book 5 of Homer’s Odyssey gives us a very good example of xenia- the concept of hospitality. We get a very detailed account of how Circe applies the rules of xenia properly when welcoming Hermes into her home.
And well, stuff like that can’t be really avoided all the time but there should always be alternatives. Something else the media does is that it can portray human happiness in perfect physical appearance and in having various monetary possessions. This perception of happiness laying on physical features and money is dangerous because many people try to attain these two features and that’s all they try to do in life, and never really try to seek their own happiness. Thus, students also will try to attain those specific features and will do anything to get them, even if it includes spending long hours in the gym, which can be unhealthy or start developing unhealthy habits like not eating right. Then, as mentors we should be more than a resource to our fellow peers, and instead act upon this problem which the media has thrown at us in order to help our peers to the best of our abilities, even if it’s small talk, it can make a
Essay 1 In the Apology, the readers learn about Socrates trial and how he attempts to prove himself innocent from corrupting the youth. The clarification of Socrates’ argument will later be presented. By Zeus, Meletus, tell us what is better. Is it better for people to live among criminals, evil hearted people or is it better for the people to live among good civilians who have no intent of harm? Don’t bad people harm those whom they are closest to whereas good civilians or friends benefit from those whom they are closest to?
Aristotle advanced the philosophy of ethics, where he demonstrated that it is a means of achieving an end to happiness. However, happiness means many things to different people. To Aristotle, the most adequate way to pursue happiness is through the virtue of excellence. In his writings, Aristotle connected his therory of virtue to economics, and leadership as well. It is a matter of connecting ones personal ethics to that of ones business ethics., simply because Aristotle made no disticntion between ethics and politics.
Leo Philosophy Essay Does time really exist? “Time and tides wait for no man”, this is a quote well known for it's emphasis on time. It raises attention on time that we do not have much of it so needing us to use it as efficiently as possible. However have we questioned such quotations and really pursued what time is and it's real meaning for us? The definition of time has eluded many great scholars but it's application has been developed in all fields of science, religion and philosophy.