Our Classical writers on rhetoric for this week have much sound advice for those who seek to become skilled orators, as well as to those who would instruct them. For the aspiring rhetorician, Aristotle’s detailed cataloging of the intricacies of…
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The Dark Side of Rhetoric, Commentary 2
by Alex Janney • • 1 Comment
In talking about rhetoric, Aristotle seems to paint a picture of a very vulnerable audience. In saying things like, “Their minds draw the false conclusion that you are to be trusted. They take your story to be true whether it…