Given that ―rule-based analysis is the dominant form of reasoning‖ used by lawyers, it is probably safe to say that most lawyers would agree with Aristotle‘s sentiment. After all, this is how lawyers are taught to think in law school. Three years of their lives are slavishly devoted to the pursuit of logic with little to no emphasis on other forms of reasoning. Therefore, it is not surprising t...

In 2008, Barack Obama revolutionized the digital campaign with Twitter and blogs. Now, in 2012, Twitter is a powerful venue for politicians, and Republican candidate Mitt Romney has used Twitter in an effort to disseminate effective messages to voters. For this study, I analyzed Romney’s tweets. From February 1 to May 31, 2012, his tweets build his credibility (ethos), express his reasoning (lo...

The survival of the homo sapiens sapiens species depends upon learning and passing on to future generations quality knowledge. Yet, we find to an increasing extent a corruption of the process, resulting in ignorance, environmental destruction, and breakdown of community. A fundamental shift in priorities is required to avert disaster. Articulating a solution depends upon a language, which, in t...