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The Sophists: Rhetoric, Democracy, and Plato's Idea of Sophistry
The Sophists Rhetoric Democracy and Plato's Idea of Sophistry Author:Harold Barrett This book is a work on the beginnings of the study of rhetoric and communication. The Greek sophists of the 5th century B.C. were major contributors to the development of rhetoric, democracy, education, and western culture generally; and their influence is felt to this day. Special treatment is given to Plato's use of the sophists' teach... more »ings in his indictment of human predisposition and democratic institutions, with special attention to and a cogent analysis of Plato's rhetorical strategies in building his case on the morality of humankind.« less