Aristotle and Information Theory : A Comparison of the Influence of Causal Assumptions on Two Theories of Communication.
Rosenfield, Lawrence William.
Aristotle and Information Theory : A Comparison of the Influence of Causal Assumptions on Two Theories of Communication. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (152 pages) - Janua Linguarum. Series Maior Series ; v.35 . - Janua Linguarum. Series Maior Series .
Intro -- Acknowledgments -- I. Introduction -- II. A Model of Aristotelian Causation -- Perfective Impulses -- Active and Acquiescent Powers -- Dynamic Re-Alignment -- Dynamic Equilibrium -- Tendency to Order -- Referential Grid -- Summary -- III. An Aristotelian Theory of Communication -- Institutional Contexts -- Modes of Proof -- Topical Aids to Speech Construction -- Summary -- IV. "Information Theory": Causality and Criticism -- Definition of "Information Theory" -- The Concept of Entropy -- Epistemological Status -- Referential Grid -- Sources of Observed Change -- Statistical Relationships -- Entropy as a Causal Model of "Information Theory" -- Implications of the "Information Theory" / Causal Model for Rhetorical Criticism -- Summary -- V. A Comparison of Critical Perspectives -- Bibliography -- Index of Authors.
No detailed description available for "Aristotle and Information Theory".
9783110813616
Electronic books.
B491.C3 -- R68 1971eb
Aristotle and Information Theory : A Comparison of the Influence of Causal Assumptions on Two Theories of Communication. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (152 pages) - Janua Linguarum. Series Maior Series ; v.35 . - Janua Linguarum. Series Maior Series .
Intro -- Acknowledgments -- I. Introduction -- II. A Model of Aristotelian Causation -- Perfective Impulses -- Active and Acquiescent Powers -- Dynamic Re-Alignment -- Dynamic Equilibrium -- Tendency to Order -- Referential Grid -- Summary -- III. An Aristotelian Theory of Communication -- Institutional Contexts -- Modes of Proof -- Topical Aids to Speech Construction -- Summary -- IV. "Information Theory": Causality and Criticism -- Definition of "Information Theory" -- The Concept of Entropy -- Epistemological Status -- Referential Grid -- Sources of Observed Change -- Statistical Relationships -- Entropy as a Causal Model of "Information Theory" -- Implications of the "Information Theory" / Causal Model for Rhetorical Criticism -- Summary -- V. A Comparison of Critical Perspectives -- Bibliography -- Index of Authors.
No detailed description available for "Aristotle and Information Theory".
9783110813616
Electronic books.
B491.C3 -- R68 1971eb