Tag Archives: Aristotle

A moral makeover: or what to do with nearly £2000 a day!

Posted on February 27, 2009 by

I hope Sir Fred Goodwin, former head of Royal Bank of Scotland, reads his Aristotle because he is in dire need of a moral makeover. Magnificence was a required aspect of all forms of cultural display and therefore expenditure in … Continue reading →

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Words that reverberate down the centuries

Posted on January 19, 2009 by

Much is rightly made of Barack Obama’s rhetorical skills. His exceptional ability to transport his audience through the power of words was evident throughout his campaign and looks set to become a hallmark of his presidency.  Leaving aside the soaring … Continue reading →

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