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Aristotle investigates the fundamental principles of persuasion and the mechanics of effective communication within the context of public discourse. Aristotle, a foundational figure in Western philosophy, constructs a systematic framework for analyzing how speakers influence audiences through logical, emotional, and ethical appeals. By examining the nature of rhetoric as a counterpart to dialectic, the text provides a rigorous methodology for constructing arguments in political, forensic, and ceremonial settings. This edition presents the classical Greek text, serving as a primary source for scholars and students of ancient philosophy.
What You Will Find
Experts identify this work as the foundational text for the study of rhetoric in Western civilization. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which requires careful study to fully grasp the nuances of Aristotelian logic and linguistic theory.
Page Count:
224
Publication Date:
1959-12-31
Publisher:
Clarendon Press
ISBN-10:
0198145578
ISBN-13:
9780198145578
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