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The document discusses the origins and definitions of rhetoric. It begins by defining rhetoric as the art of persuasive speaking or writing, using figures of speech and compositional techniques. It then discusses how Plato and Aristotle had different views on rhetoric, with Plato believing reason and wisdom should rule and Aristotle focusing on expression and enjoying art. The document also examines their differing views on mimesis, catharsis, and poetry. Finally, it outlines the three modes of persuasion in rhetoric - ethos, logos, and pathos.
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- 1. WHAT Is RHETORIC? Saturday, 15 September, 12
- 2. Rhetoric The art of persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of ?gures of speech and other compositional techniques Saturday, 15 September, 12
- 3. Rhetoric The art of speaking (and writing) Saturday, 15 September, 12
- 4. WESTERN PHILOSOPHY Lets start where it all began... Saturday, 15 September, 12
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- 8. PLATO Born: c. 428 BC Died: c. 348 BC Saturday, 15 September, 12
- 9. PLATOS REPUBLIC ? Outlined the ideal state, or government ? Only a few are ?t to rule ? Philosopher kings ? Those who love the sight of truth (Republic 475c) ? Reason and wisdom should govern ? Hello, universities! Saturday, 15 September, 12
- 10. ARISTOTLE Born: c. 384 BC Died: c. 322 BC Saturday, 15 September, 12
- 11. ARISTOTLES POETICS & RHETORIC ? Humans are experiential beings ? We like to ?nd out different things ? We enjoy expressing ourselves ? We laugh, cry and empathize/sympathize ? Art is meant to be enjoyed Saturday, 15 September, 12
- 12. VIEWS ON ART Very, very different views. Watch out, it might get ugly! Saturday, 15 September, 12
- 13. MIMESIS Imitation, representation, acting. Saturday, 15 September, 12
- 14. Mimesis is good: Aristotle Human beings are mimetic beings, feeling an urge to create texts (art) that re?ect and represent reality Saturday, 15 September, 12
- 15. Mimesis is bad: Plato The poets...do not possess the knowledge of craftsmen and are mere imitators who copy again and again images of virtue and rhapsodize about them, but never reach the truth in the way the superior philosophers do Saturday, 15 September, 12
- 16. CATHARSIS A productions effect on the audience. Saturday, 15 September, 12
- 17. Catharsis is good: Aristotle Showing emotion makes us feel better; it allows us to experience life more fully. Saturday, 15 September, 12
- 18. Catharsis is bad: Plato Showing emotion means that you are weak. This isnt a good quality to have if you are to be a respected leader. Saturday, 15 September, 12
- 19. POETRY Art. Saturday, 15 September, 12
- 20. Art is good: Aristotle Art makes us feel things; it makes us have a better understanding of our world. Saturday, 15 September, 12
- 21. Good v. Bad Plato Aristotle Mimesis Bad Good Catharsis Bad Good Poetry Bad Good Score? Saturday, 15 September, 12
- 22. Modes of persuasion Ethos, logos and pathos. Saturday, 15 September, 12
- 23. Ethos Appeal to the authority or honesty of the presenter. It is how well the presenter convinces the audience that he or she is quali?ed to present (speak) on a particular topic. Saturday, 15 September, 12
- 24. Logos Logical appeal or the simulation of it, and the term logic derived from it. Describes facts and ?gures that support a speakers topic. Saturday, 15 September, 12
- 25. Pathos An appeal to the audiences emotions. It can be in the form of metaphor, simile, a passionate delivery, or even a simple claim that a matter is unjust. Saturday, 15 September, 12
- 26. 3 Modes of Persuasion Logos Ethos Pathos Saturday, 15 September, 12