Communication, Film & Theatre

Classical Rhetorical Theory provides a clear, integrated, and coherent discussion of classical Greek rhetorical theories. Arguing that the premises of early Greek rhetorical theory continue to illuminate contemporary rhetorical practices, the authors examine classical rhetorical theory in both historical and conceptual terms. The text discusses four approaches--Sophistical, Isocratean, Platonic, Aristotelian--and identifies ten themes which form the basis for their comparison.

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1. Rhetoric and Law

The Sophists: Gorgias

Plato

Isocrates

Aristotle

2. Rhetoric and Politics

The Sophists: Protagoras

Plato

Isocrates

Aristotle

3. Rhetoric and Display

The Sophists: Prodicus

Plato

Isocrates

Aristotle

4. Rhetoric and Language

The Sophists: Protagoras, Gorgias

Plato

Isocrates

Aristotle

5. Rhetoric and Knowledge

The Sophists: Protagoras, Gorgias, Antiphon

Plato

Isocrates

Aristotle

Roman Rhetorical Theory

6. Rhetoric in Rome

Rhetoric and Law: Cicero

Rhetoric and Politics: Cicero

Rhetoric and Display: Cicero and Quintilian

Rhetoric and Language: Cicero and Quintilian

Questions for Discussion. Suggestions for Further Reading. Speeches.

Rhetorical Theory (Speech Communication)

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