Aristotle's logic provides the foundation for the dialectical theory of change. The term contradiction is one we will return to in explaining dialectics, and also organisational science and systems ...

To change the world we must understand it, and the foundations of this understanding are the definitions we use. Dialectic is - for the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle - the art of persuasion.

Imagine that you are Plato, coming to the end of your years, presiding over the now-famous Academy, enjoying a reputation among both your students in particular and Athenians in general. You hear, ...

The most stunning fact I discovered in the many obituaries written this week about former Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara was that he'd studied philosophy as an undergraduate at UC Berkeley.

Many universities and corporations are trying to change perceptions about the study of engineering, yet since 1983, the National Science Foundation has reported a steady decline in interest among high ...