Category Rhetorical Traditions II

All rhetorical roads lead to Aristotle. That was my belief until I met Michel Foucault. His theory of language and power is fascinating and frightening. His ideas break with millennia of rhetorical tradition, challenging the very foundation and essence of our… Continue Reading →

Rhetoric and Painting Rhetoric is a field of study in constant motion. Although its core of persuasion, the faculty of discerning, and expression are constant, rhetoric is continually putting on different faces. Like a chameleon, Rhetoric adapts to the social… Continue Reading →

This week’s reading was my first exposure to the Belletristic Movement. Its core focus on literature immediately intrigued me. Also, the shift in rhetoric’s definition from argument and persuasion to reception and appreciation is also an interesting aspect of this movement…. Continue Reading →

I particularly enjoyed this excerpt from Hauser. He whittled rhetoric down to its bones. He states that “The hallmark of human intelligence is our ability to use symbols to create and share meanings (22).” At this level of communication, readers… Continue Reading →

livemagUK.com As I think about the nature of rhetoric and how it can be seen, I am drawn back to last semester. When we began Rhetorical Traditions 1 I was asked this same question. Because of this you might say this should… Continue Reading →