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The Art of Rhetoric

The Art of Rhetoric

Aristotle
Lawson-Tancred, Hugh
Lawson-Tancred, Hugh

Paperback

Series: Penguin Classics

Philosophy

Publisher Price: $17.00

ISBN10: 0140445102
ISBN13: 9780140445107
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Published: Mar 3 1992
Pages: 304
Weight: 0.51
Height: 0.77 Width: 5.04 Depth: 7.88
Language: English
Hugely influential upon Western culture, this fascinating consideration of the force of persuasion is a compelling guide to the principles behind oratorical skill.

With the emergence of democracy in the city-state of Athens in the years around 460 BC, public speaking became an essential skill for politicians in the Assemblies and Councils--and even for ordinary citizens in the courts of law. In response, the technique of rhetoric rapidly developed, bringing virtuoso performances and a host of practical manuals for the layman. While many of these were little more than collections of debaters' tricks, The Art of Rhetoric held a far deeper purpose. Here Aristotle establishes the methods of informal reasoning, provides the first aesthetic evaluation of prose style and offers detailed observations on character and the emotions.

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