The Philosophy of Rhetoric

The Philosophy of Rhetoric, written by George Campbell, is a comprehensive examination of the principles and practices of persuasive communication. Originally published in 1776, this seminal work has been considered a classic in the field of rhetoric for over two centuries.Campbell's book is divided into three parts, each of which explores a different aspect of rhetorical theory and practice. Part I focuses on the nature of rhetoric itself, examining its various definitions and exploring the relationship between rhetoric and other disciplines such as logic and ethics. Part II delves into the mechanics of persuasion, discussing the various techniques and strategies that speakers and writers can use to influence their audiences. Part III is concerned with the role of rhetoric in society, examining its impact on politics, education, and other areas of public life.Throughout the book, Campbell draws on a wide range of examples from both classical and contemporary literature to illustrate his points. He also engages with the work of other prominent philosophers and rhetoricians, including Aristotle, Cicero, and Locke, among others.Overall, The Philosophy of Rhetoric is a seminal work that continues to be widely read and studied today. Its insights into the nature of persuasive communication have helped shape the field of rhetoric and continue to inform our understanding of the power of language to shape our thoughts and beliefs.1849. This volume is comprised of a series of essays whose purpose on one hand is to exhibit a tolerable sketch of the human mind; and, aided by the lights which the poet and orator so amply furnish, to disclose its secret movements, tracing its principal channels of perception and action, as near as possible, to their source: and, on the other hand, from the science of human nature, to ascertain, with greater precision, the radical principles of that art, whose object it is, by the use of language, to operate on the soul of the hearer, in the way of informing, convincing, pleasing, moving, or persuading. The Contents are divided into the following three Books: The Nature and Foundations of Eloquence; The Foundations and Essential Properties of Elocution; and The Discriminating Properties of Elocution.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.