内容简介
With the emergence of democracy in the city-state of Athens in around 460 BC, public speaking became an essential skill for politicians in the Assemblies and Councils - and even for ordinary citizens in the courts of law. In response, the technique of rhetoric rapidly developed,bringing virtuoso performances and a host of practical manuals for the layman. While many of these were little more than collections of debaters' tricks, The Art of Rhetoric held a far deeper purpose. Here Aristotle (384-322 BC) establishes the methods of informal reasoning,provides the first aesthetic evaluation of prose style and offers detailed observations on character and the emotions. Hugely influential upon later Western culture, The Art of Rhetoric is a fascinating consideration of the force of persuasion and sophistry, and a compelling guide to the principles behind oratorical skill. Hugh Lawson-Tancred's fine translation is accompanied by an introduction that outlines the rise of rhetoric in Athens and sets the work in context. This edition also contains a chronology and updated further reading.
目录
Preface Introduction I. The importance of Ancient Rhetoric 2. The Historical Background to the Rhetoric 3. Rhetoric as Techne 4. Psychology in the Rhetoric 5. Style and Composition 6. The Rhetorical Legacy of Aristotle 7. The Translation THE ART OF RHETORIC Section One: Introductory CHAPTER 1.1. The Nature of Rhetoric PART ONE: DEMonSTRATION Section Two: The Genres of Oratory CHAPTER 1.2. The Definition of Rhetoric CHAPTER 1.3. The Genres Section Three: Deliberation CHAPTER 1.4. The Province of Deliberation CHAPTER 1.5. Happiness CHAPTER 1.6. The Good and the Expedient CHAPTER 1.7. Relative Expediency CHAPTER 1.8. Constitutions Section Four: Display CHAPTER 1.9. Display Oratory Section Five: Litigation CHAPTER 1.10. Injustice CHAPTER 1.11. Pleasure CHAPTER 1.12. The Criminal Mind CHAPTER 1.13. Crime and Punishment CHAPTER 1.14. Kelatively Serious Crimes CHAPTER 1.15
