A Dissertation Upon Rhetoric (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Aristotle

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331973456 ISBN 13: 9780331973457

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master rhetoric through Aristotle’s methodical guide to persuasion

Discover how rhetoric blends logic, ethics, and human psychology to persuade, inform, and move an audience. This edition presents historical insight into the roots of speaking well, with notes on how to structure argument, use examples, and read audiences.

This volume unfolds Aristotle’s three-fold approach to rhetoric—deliberative, judicial, and demonstrative—tying together principles of proof, style, and delivery. It also delves into the passions that shape judgment, such as envy, indignation, pity, and anger, and shows how understanding them can improve both speaking and listening. The text emphasizes practical tools for the classroom and the public sphere, grounded in classical thought but still relevant to modern rhetoric.
What you’ll experience:

• Clear explanations of key rhetorical concepts like proof, enthymems, and common places
• Guidance on addressing audiences across types of rhetoric, from praise to accusation
• Discussion of how human emotions influence persuasion and judgment
• Illustrative examples that connect theory to speaking practice

Ideal for students, teachers, and readers curious about the origins of persuasive speech, this edition offers a grounded, accessible path into classical rhetoric and its enduring techniques.

Ideal for readers who want a solid introduction to rhetorical theory and its practical use in speaking, writing, and argumentation.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331973456
• ISBN 13: 9780331973457
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 480