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The Arts Of Logic And Rhetoric: Illustrated By Examples Taken Out Of The Best Authors, Ancient And Modern, In All The Polite Languages (1728)

The Arts Of Logic And Rhetoric: Illustrated By Examples Taken Out Of The Best Authors, Ancient And Modern, In All The Polite Languages (1728)

Bouhours, Dominique

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ISBN10: 1104584344
ISBN13: 9781104584344
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 10 2009
Pages: 478
Weight: 1.91
Height: 1.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Arts of Logic and Rhetoric, written by Dominique Bouhours and originally published in 1728, is a comprehensive guide to the principles and techniques of logical reasoning and persuasive communication. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on logic and the second part focusing on rhetoric.Throughout the book, Bouhours provides numerous examples of logical and rhetorical strategies taken from the works of the best authors of both ancient and modern times, in a variety of languages. These examples are designed to illustrate the principles and techniques that Bouhours discusses, and to help readers understand how they can be applied in their own writing and speaking.The first part of the book covers topics such as the nature of logic, the different types of reasoning, and the principles of syllogism and induction. Bouhours also discusses the importance of clear and precise language in logical argumentation, and provides guidance on how to avoid common fallacies and errors in reasoning.The second part of the book focuses on the art of rhetoric, and covers topics such as the different types of rhetorical devices, the principles of effective persuasion, and the importance of adapting one's style and tone to the audience and occasion. Bouhours provides examples of how these principles can be applied in various types of writing and speaking, including speeches, essays, and letters.Overall, The Arts of Logic and Rhetoric is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to improve their skills in logical reasoning and persuasive communication. Its clear and concise explanations, along with its numerous examples, make it a useful guide for both students and professionals in a wide range of fields.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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