The Art of Rhetoric is a classic treatise on debate by Aristotle. This Modern English translation brings readers the words of the Greek Philosopher in an easily accessible form.

Summary of the Book

In Ancient Greece, there was little that the city states prized over the art of public debate. Oratorical competence was considered to be one of the prerequisites to be a good citizen. Politicians constantly debated policies in the Assemblies and Councils, while Citizens debated in the Courts of Law. Without the gift of gab, there was little power that could be had in that time. No one knew this better than Aristotle, who constantly taught his pupils about the art of oration. He taught them how to inspire, convince and coax listeners with their rhetoric skills. This book contains all of the surviving records related to Ars Rhetorica, Aristotle’s classic treatise on the art of persuasion. In it, he details how one can go about gaining the skills needed to be able to convince listeners, how to gain credibility and how to manipulate people through words. This book is a timeless account on public speaking, and it is one of the most important classical texts left behind by Aristotle’s students.

About Aristotle

Aristotle was a Greek philosopher, writer and scientist. He was a student of Socrates and a member of Plato’s Academy in Athens. Among his many works, readers often find that his Corpus Aristotelicum is best exemplified by the Organon, the Physics, the Metaphysics and the Nicomachean Ethics.

At the behest of Philip of Macedon, Aristotle took on Philip’s young son and tutored him for a while. While his other accomplishments have indeed overshadowed this, it cannot be ignored that without Aristotle’s coaching, this world might not have experienced the sheer tenacity and power behind the name Alexander the Great.