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The Republic
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[United States] : Vigeo Press, 2024.
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Plato's "Rhetoric" explores the distinction between true knowledge and persuasive speech. Through Socrates' dialogues, it critiques conventional rhetoric, warning against its potential for manipulation and moral corruption. Socrates advocates for a deeper, more ethical approach to rhetoric, grounded in genuine understanding and a commitment to truth. He emphasizes the importance of dialectic, urging readers to prioritize logical reasoning over mere persuasion. Ultimately, "Rhetoric" challenges readers to reconsider their assumptions about language and communication, urging them to aspire to a higher standard of intellectual and moral integrity in their pursuit of knowledge and truth.

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Plato's "Rhetoric" explores the distinction between true knowledge and persuasive speech. Through Socrates' dialogues, it critiques conventional rhetoric, warning against its potential for manipulation and moral corruption. Socrates advocates for a deeper, more ethical approach to rhetoric, grounded in genuine understanding and a commitment to truth. He emphasizes the importance of dialectic, urging readers to prioritize logical reasoning over mere persuasion. Ultimately, "Rhetoric" challenges readers to reconsider their assumptions about language and communication, urging them to aspire to a higher standard of intellectual and moral integrity in their pursuit of knowledge and truth.
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Plato. (2024). The Republic. [United States], Vigeo Press.

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Plato. 2024. The Republic. [United States], Vigeo Press.

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