KAIROS

A Journal
For Teachers of Writing
in Webbed Environments


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ISSN: 1521-2300

Sponsored by
The Alliance for Computers and Writing


EDITOR
Greg Siering

MANAGING EDITOR
Claudine Keenan

PRODUCTION MANAGER
Sandye Thompson

INTERFACE EDITOR
Jason Cranford Teague

COVERWEB EDITOR
Douglas Eyman

NEWS EDITOR
James Inman

REVIEWS EDITOR
Nick Carbone

RESPONSE EDITOR
Jennifer Bowie

ARCHIVIST
Jeff White

COPY STAFF:
Noah Bates
Linda DeVore
Traci Kelly
David Mark
Kelly Truitt

With the increased interest in classical rhetoric over the past few decades, our field is deep within a revival of the terminology of that rhetorical era. The name of this journal, Kairos, is just one example of an ancient term that has regained popularity in contemporary theory. As scholars such as Corbett and Kennedy warn us, however, we need to be cautious in appropriating classical terminology. In addition to the variations in meaning that come with any translations, we are also dealing with terms that were originally deeply embedded within cultural contexts and their unique metaphors. Part of the purpose of this web, then, is to explore some of those contexts and meanings that surrounded--and still inform-- the term kairos; such understanding is sure to add significance to our journal's name.

There are numerous starting points within this web, the paths of which cross threads with other paths along their ways. Here are a few places to begin your exploration of the history of the word kairos:

Metaphor
Many of the original meanings of kairos are based on metaphors or analogies rooted in within ancient Greek culture. This link begins to explore those metaphors.

Etymology
Kairos also has its roots in other cultural and legal contexts. This link explores these other origins of kairos and its related terms.


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