How To Win An Argument: An Ancient Guide To The Art Of Persuasion
by Marcus Tullius Cicero /
2016 / English / EPUB
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All of us are faced countless times with the challenge of
persuading others, whether we're trying to win a trivial argument
with a friend or convince our coworkers about an important
decision. Instead of relying on untrained instinct―and often
floundering or failing as a result―we’d win more arguments if we
learned the timeless art of verbal persuasion, rhetoric.
All of us are faced countless times with the challenge of
persuading others, whether we're trying to win a trivial argument
with a friend or convince our coworkers about an important
decision. Instead of relying on untrained instinct―and often
floundering or failing as a result―we’d win more arguments if we
learned the timeless art of verbal persuasion, rhetoric.How
to Win an Argument
How
to Win an Argument gathers the rhetorical wisdom of Cicero,
ancient Rome’s greatest orator, from across his works and
combines it with passages from his legal and political speeches
to show his powerful techniques in action. The result is an
enlightening and entertaining practical introduction to the
secrets of persuasive speaking and writing―including strategies
that are just as effective in today’s offices, schools, courts,
and political debates as they were in the Roman forum.
gathers the rhetorical wisdom of Cicero,
ancient Rome’s greatest orator, from across his works and
combines it with passages from his legal and political speeches
to show his powerful techniques in action. The result is an
enlightening and entertaining practical introduction to the
secrets of persuasive speaking and writing―including strategies
that are just as effective in today’s offices, schools, courts,
and political debates as they were in the Roman forum.How to Win an Argument
How to Win an Argument addresses proof based on rational
argumentation, character, and emotion; the parts of a speech; the
plain, middle, and grand styles; how to persuade no matter what
audience or circumstances you face; and more. Cicero’s words are
presented in lively translations, with illuminating
introductions; the book also features a brief biography of
Cicero, a glossary, suggestions for further reading, and an
appendix of the original Latin texts.
addresses proof based on rational
argumentation, character, and emotion; the parts of a speech; the
plain, middle, and grand styles; how to persuade no matter what
audience or circumstances you face; and more. Cicero’s words are
presented in lively translations, with illuminating
introductions; the book also features a brief biography of
Cicero, a glossary, suggestions for further reading, and an
appendix of the original Latin texts.
Astonishingly relevant, this unique anthology of Cicero’s
rhetorical and oratorical wisdom will be enjoyed by anyone who
ever needs to win arguments and influence people―in other words,
all of us.
Astonishingly relevant, this unique anthology of Cicero’s
rhetorical and oratorical wisdom will be enjoyed by anyone who
ever needs to win arguments and influence people―in other words,
all of us.