Plutarch and Rhetoric

Plutarch and Rhetoric The Relationship of Rhetoric to Ethics, Politics and Education in the First and Second Centuries AD - Plutarchea Hypomnemata

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A fundamental reappraisal of Plutarch's attitude towards rhetoric.

Plutarch was not only a skilled writer, but also lived during the Second Sophistic, a period of cultural renaissance. This book offers new insights into Plutarch's seemingly moderate attitude towards rhetoric. The hypothesis explored in this study introduces, for the first time, the broader literary and cultural contexts that influenced and restricted the scope of Plutarch's message. When these contexts are considered, a new perspective emerges that differs from that found in earlier studies. It paints a picture of a philosopher who may not regard rhetoric as a lesser means of persuasion, but who faces challenges in openly articulating this stance in his public discourse.

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Book information

ISBN: 9789462704190
Publisher: KU Leuven Fund for Fair Open Access
Imprint: Leuven University Press
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Language: English
Number of pages: 248
Weight: 500g
Height: 233mm
Width: 156mm
Spine width: 18mm