The Art of Rhetoric: Art of Rhetoric (Penguin Classics) (Paperback)
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all these other countries) Usually dispatched within 48 hours | |Short Description for The Art of Rhetoric: Art of Rhetoric This text examines Aristotle's "Rhetoric" as a classic treatise on the arts of public speaking and persuasion which played a role in the civic life of Greece. These arts, which evolved a highly formalized tradition of technique, were connected with the study of political and moral theory.
Full description- Publisher: PENGUIN CLASSICS
- Published: 23 December 2008
- Format: Paperback 304 pages
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- Categories: Public Speaking Guides | Semantics | Legal Skills & Practice | Western Philosophy: Ancient, To C 500 | Social & Political Philosophy
- ISBN 13: 9780140445107 ISBN 10: 0140445102
- Sales rank: 47,173
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Full description for The Art of Rhetoric: Art of Rhetoric
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 (384 322 BC) establishes the methods of informal reasoning, provides the first aesthetic evaluation of prose style and offers detailed observations on character and the emotions. Hugely influential upon later Western culture, the Art of Rhetoric is a fascinating consideration of the force of persuasion and sophistry, and a compelling guide to the principles behind oratorical skill.
