Philosophical Rhetoric
The Function of Indirection in Philosophical Writings
Published on 20. July 1989
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-0-415-03044-1 (ISBN)
Description
Whether philosophers are for or against the use of rhetoric, they engage in rhetorical practice nonetheless. Jeff Mason examines the attempts of philosophers from Plato through Wittgenstein to persuade their audiences of the truth. This book should be of interest to students and teachers of critical theory, philosophy of language and mind, discourse theory.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
Weight
240 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-03044-1 (9780415030441)
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Content
Acknowledgement Preface 1. Introduction: Philosophy and Rhetoric 2. Case Studies: Schopenhauer, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche and Wittgenstein 3. Indirection, Perlocutionary Action and Rhetoric 4. Tropical Philosophy 5. Philosophical Rhetoric Footnotes Bibliography Index.