Virtual Articles from ARTICLEHUBS.COM Free Article Directory

Search our Site:

The term virtual is a concept applied in many fields with somewhat differing connotations, and also, differing denotations.

The term has been defined in philosophy as "that which is not real" but may display the full qualities of the real.^{[citation needed]} Colloquially, 'virtual' is used to mean almost, particularly when used in the adverbial form e.g., "That's virtually [almost] impossible".

Numerous philosophers have advanced conceptions of the virtual. Most prominent of these in contemporary philosophy has been Gilles Deleuze, who uses the term virtual to refer to an aspect of reality that is not material, but which is nonetheless real. An example of this would be the meaning, or sense, of a proposition, which is not a material aspect of that proposition (whether it be written or spoken) but is nonetheless an attribute of that proposition. Deleuze's concept of the virtual has two aspects first, we could say that the virtual is a kind of surface effect produced by the actual causal interactions which occur at the material level. When one uses a computer, an image is projected on the monitor screen which depends upon physical interactions going on at the level of hardware. The window is nowhere in actuality, but is nonetheless real and can be interacted with. This example actually leads to the other aspect of the virtual which Deleuze insists upon, which is its generative nature. The virtual is here conceived as a kind of potentiality that becomes fulfilled in the actual. It is still not material, but it is real. Perhaps an example would be becoming inspired by the meaning of a text. The difficulty of how these two aspects of Deleuze's notion of the virtual hang together forms the crux of Slavoj Zizek's Organs without Bodies, in which Zizek claims that Deleuze backs away from this problem by forming a partnership with Felix Guattari. In Bergsonism, Deleuze writes that virtually means "in principle." So, the virtual is not what something is as a matter of fact, but what it is in principle. It must be admitted that this definition is not overly helpful in arriving at a rigorous definition of the term, but it is an important reference in thinking about the way that Deleuze relates to the philosophical tradition. "Virtual" is not opposed to "real" but opposed to "actual," whereas "real" is opposed to "possible." This definition, which is almost indistinguishable from potential, originates in medieval Scholastics and the pseudo-Latin "virtualis".

Recently this conception of the virtual has been challenged and another core meaning has been elicited by (Denis Berthier, "Meditations on the real and the virtual" — in French), based on uses in science (virtual image), technology (virtual world), and etymology (derivation from virtue — Latin virtus[1]). At the same ontological level as "possible," "real," or "potential," "virtual" is defined as that which is not real, but displays the full qualities of the real — in a plainly actual (i.e., not potential) — way. The prototypical case is a reflection in a mirror it is already there, whether or not one can see it; it is not waiting for any kind of actualization. This definition allows one to understand that real effects may be issued from a virtual object, so that our perception of it and our whole relation to it, are fully real, even if it is not. It explains that virtual reality may be used to cure phobias — which remains contradictory in any conception for which the virtual is a kind of potential.

Virtual Subcategories Virtual Articles 9 Reasons Every Solo Professional Should Hire a Virtual Assistant by Vickie Barker Dec 31, 2008 In case you have yet to hear, the virtual assistance industry is exploding. Virtual assistants (VAs) are partnering with solo attorneys, solopreneurs, and other solo professionals to assist with administrative and internet marketing tasks. Virtual as... Hire a Virtual Marketing Assistant to Market your Articles by Vickie Barker Dec 11, 2008 Article marketing is one of several effective online marketing strategies utilized by small business owners to attract potential clients, as well as add credibility to their company and the services they provide. Article marketing involves writing in... Create Your Own Virtual Empire With Private Labels by edward silveira Dec 03, 2008 Create Your Own Virtual Empire With This Unbelievable Collection of FREE Private Label Rights Products I have been doing a lot of checking recently about Private Label Rights (PLR) content. I used to believe ... Improve Your Internet Marketing With A Virtual Assistant by chuck jaymes Nov 21, 2008 In today’s technologically advanced business world, having a highly visible website is as important as carrying a business card. A well-designed Internet marketing campaign can provide you with an edge on the competition, which in invaluable in thes... Fight Current Economic Slowdown with Power of Virtual Assistants by pratap singh Nov 17, 2008 A Virtual Assistant (or simply VA), is an independent contractor providing administrative, technical, or sometimes creative assistance to clients--usually to other independent entrepreneurs and solo and small business practices, such as that of a law... Reasons to Engage a Virtual Assistant (VA) by Amit Ganotra Sep 22, 2008 Outsourcing your project to a Virtual Assistant is rapidly becoming a requirement for a small business organization & for busy entrepreneur. With the help of growing Internet technologies and ways of doing business, the Virtual assistant has stepped... Outsource your Job and reduce your Project Cost, Time Spent and Efforts. by Amit Ganotra Sep 22, 2008 By Outsourcing your work to a Virtual Assistant, businesses reduce the cost related to overheads, taxes, insurance, and boost efficiency with the flexibility a Virtual Assistant provide. The varying face of worldwide financial system is witn... Outsource to VA (Virtual Assistant) by Amit Ganotra Sep 22, 2008 Outsourcing is the one of the best way to utilize the outside resources to carry out activities typically handled by internal staff and resources. Business owner can outsource non-core functions to dedicated and competent service providers. The diss... FAQ related to Virtual Assistant by Amit Ganotra Sep 22, 2008 I have seen many queries from business professionals, small business owners that what is a virtual assistant, Who hire a Virtual assistant, How they work for business owner, How much they charge for a work, What type of work they can do, How they com... Benefits of outsourcing to Virtual Assistant's Team by Amit Ganotra Sep 22, 2008 Outsourcing is the planned use of exterior resources to carry out activities usually handled by internal resources. Business owners can contract out non-core functions to particular and well-organized service providers. It’s a requirement of a busine...