Aristotle

Examples of Aristotle in the following topics:

• History of Public Speaking

  • We will begin an overview of four Ancient Greek philosophers, also known as the "fantastic four"Aspasia of Miletus, Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.
  • Aristotle (384-322 BCE) is the most famous Greek Scholar.
  • Aristotle studied in Plato's Academy where he later taught public speaking until Plato's death in 347 BCE.
  • Aristotle defined rhetoric as the "faculty of discovering the possible means of persuasion in reference to any subject whatever."
  • Aristotle divided the "means of persuasion" into three parts, or three artistic proofs, necessary to persuade others: logical reason (logos), human character (ethos), and emotional appeal (pathos).

• Building Credibility

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  • Aristotle argues that establishing good character is one of the most important means of persuasion.

• Build Credibility

  • Aristotle established three methods of proof to build credibility: initial, derived, and terminal.
  • Aristotle, the classical Greek philosopher and rhetorician, established three methods of proof—logos, ethos, and pathos.

• Using Different Kinds of Appeals

• External Benefits: Influence the World Around You

  • Aristotle defined rhetoric as the "faculty of discovering the possible means of persuasion in reference to any subject whatever. "
  • Aristotle highlighted the importance of finding the appropriate message and strategy for the audience and occasion in order to persuade.

• Speaking from a Manuscript

  • Aristotle, beginning of Physics.
  • This is a manuscript by Aristotle.

• Research Tips: Start Early, Use a Bibliography, and Evaluate Material Critically