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The Art of Rhetoric

By Aristotle
Series: Collins Classics
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The Art of Rhetoric by Aristotle explores the principles of persuasive communication and argumentation. It delves into the techniques of effective speech, focusing on how speakers can influence audiences through ethos, pathos, and logos. Aristotle's work remains foundational in understanding how rhetoric shapes public discourse and thought.
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You might enjoy this insightful exploration of persuasive communication if you're fascinated by the art of argumentation and the principles of effective speaking. With its foundational influence on philosophy and psychology, it provides valuable techniques and strategies for engaging and convincing audiences.

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Despite dating from the 4th century BC, The Art of Rhetoric continues to be regarded by many as the single most important work on the art of persuasion. As democracy began emerging in 5th-century Athens, public speaking and debate became an increasingly important tool to garner influence in the assemblies, councils, and law courts of ancient Greece. In response to this, both politicians and ordinary citizens became desperate to learn greater skills in this area, as well as the philosophy behind it. This treatise was one of the first to provide just that, establishing methods and observations of informal reasoning and style, and has continued to be hugely influential on public speaking and philosophy today.

Aristotle, the grandfather of philosophy, student of Plato, and teacher of Alexander the Great, was one of the first people to create a comprehensive system of philosophy, encompassing logic, morality, aesthetics, politics, ethics, and science. Although written over 2,000 years ago, The Art of Rhetoric remains a comprehensive introduction for philosophy students into the subject of rhetoric, as well as a useful manual for anyone today looking to improve their oratory skills of persuasion.

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The Art of Rhetoric by Aristotle is praised for being a foundational text that explores the theory and practice of persuasive communication. The book is often seen as a detailed guide on the techniques of argumentation, maintaining its relevance through its analysis of ethos, pathos, and logos. Readers appreciate its timeless insights into human psychology and communication, although some find the prose challenging due to its ancient context.

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ISBN: 9780007920693

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 September 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperPress

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 111.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 140g

Pages: 256

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Aristotle Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Series: Collins Classics

About the Author

The Greek philosopher Aristotle (384 BC–322 BC) is, alongside Plato, who taught Aristotle, and Socrates, one of the most important figures in Western philosophy.

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