From the rear cover
One of the seminal works of Western philosophy, Aristotle's Rhetoric vastly influenced all subsequent thought on the subject--philosophical, political, and literary. Focusing on the use of language as both a vehicle and a tool to shape persuasive argument, Aristotle delineates with remarkable insight both practical and aesthetic elements and their proper combination in an effective presentation, oral or written. He also emphasizes the role of language in achieving precision and clarity of thought.
The ancients regarded rhetoric as the crowning intellectual discipline--the synthesis of logical principles and other knowledge attained from years of schooling. Modern readers will find considerable relevance in Aristotelian rhetoric and its focus on developing persuasive tools of argumentation. Aristotle's examinations of how to compose and interpret speeches offer significant insights into the language and style of contemporary communications, from advertisements to news reports and other media.
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- Title Rhetoric
- Author Aristotle; W. Rhys Roberts (Translator)
- Binding Paperback
- Edition [ Edition: Repri
- Pages 171
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Dover Publications, Mineola, New York, U.S.A.
- Date 2004-09-01
- ISBN 9780486437934 / 0486437930
- Weight 0.34 lbs (0.15 kg)
- Dimensions 8.2 x 5.29 x 0.49 in (20.83 x 13.44 x 1.24 cm)
- Ages 14 to UP years
- Grade levels 9 - UP
- Reading level 1410
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- Chronological Period: Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
- Library of Congress subjects Poetry, Rhetoric
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2004052176
- Dewey Decimal Code 808.009
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