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Philosophy of Journalism
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7000 BCE
Neolithic Symbols: China
Journalism
7000-6001 BCE
Good journalism slows the spread of error by checking what happened, who said it, and what supports it.
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“…allegories…lay hold of the hidden sense which is concealed beneath the words”
- Philo of Alexandria
- circa 20 CE
Allegorical Interpretation
With your entertainment, with literature, art, and movies, allegories allow for deeper understanding. Enrich your life by looking for the wisdom embedded within the stories you consume.
Philosophy of Journalism
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The Journalism Timeline
Journalism
From 7000 BCE with a focus on writing. Journalism tests public claims by gathering facts, checking sources, and bringing events into the open.
Philosophy of Journalism
Why does fiction feel real?
Philosophy of Fiction
Walton argued that fiction works like a guided game of make-believe: the story becomes a prop that tells the mind what to imagine.
Philosophy of Journalism
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