Greek sophists, the
Éditeur :
Penguin Books Ltd
ISBN :
9780140436891
Date de publication :
31 juil. 2003
Dimensions :
19,8 x 12,9 x 2,6 cm
Poids :
337 g
Format :
B-format paperback
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
By mid-5th century BC, Athens was governed by democratic rule and power turned upon the ability of the citizen to command the attention of the people, and to sway the crowds of the assembly. It was the Sophists who understood the art of rhetoric and the importance of transforming effective reasoning into persuasive public speaking.