The Ancient Art of Thinking For Yourself: The Power of Rhetoric in Polarized Times

Author: Robin Reames Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 304 How rhetoric-the art of persuasion-can help us navigate an age of misinformation, conspiracy theories, and political acrimony The discipline of rhetoric was the keystone of Western education for over two thousand years. Only recently has its perceived importance faded. In this book, renowned rhetorical scholar Robin Reames argues that, in today's polarized political climate, we should all care deeply about learning rhetoric. Drawing on examples ranging from the destructive ancient Greek...Read more