Whereas Communication Theories Ask Why, Ethical Communication Asks Whether

question 11

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Whereas communication theories ask why, ethical communication asks whether.

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Definitions:

Collective Conscious

A compilation of collective ideologies, concepts, and moral stances that serve as a bonding agent among societal members.

Mechanical Societies

Mechanical societies, a term from Émile Durkheim, describe traditional societies characterized by similarities and a collective conscience, where solidarity comes from uniformity.

Organic Societies

Refers to societies that function cohesively, with each part working together, similar to an organism, often contrasted with mechanical or industrial societies.

Nonmaterial Social Facts

Aspects of social life that exist beyond the physical, including beliefs, values, norms, and social norms that influence human behavior.