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practical wisdom
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In historical context, the list of virtues is very Aristotelian (Aristotle, 1984; see especially Aristotle's discussions of courage in Book III, pride as the "crown" of the virtues, truthfulness, and liberality with respect to money in Book IV, justice in Book V, and phronesis or practical wisdom in Book VI of Nicomachean Ethics) and very Objectivist (Rand, 1964).
Framed by discussions of rhetorical acts, political judgment, and audiences, Carcasson documents Bush's inability to see issues from positions other than his own and hence as a rhetor lacking phronesis.
Resources for Learning and Teaching Health Literacy The Down Syndrome Nutrition Handbook Author: Joan Medlen Phronesis Publishing, 2006, second edition ISBN 10: 0-9786118-0-2.
 
 
 
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