Month October 2016

I have chosen to discuss the Sophists for the upcoming writing assignment. I propose to endorse the Sophists as positive influences on society and history. Although many will argue against this point of view, even the great Plato himself, I… Continue Reading →

Throughout this first part of the semester, I have gained a great deal of knowledge concerning rhetoric. To begin with, we attempted to define and qualify what rhetoric is. This search for a definition caused me to challenge my preconceived thoughts… Continue Reading →

In book I, Aristotle makes the claim that truth does not always persuade. This is a very provocative thought from the great Greek philosopher. He is attempting to show that the truth, if not properly proclaimed, can easily be swept… Continue Reading →