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Implicit Rhetoric examines the implications of Kenneth Burke's concept of entelechy, the most transcendent term in Burke's philosophical system. The author discusses Burke's ideas on the existence of 'implicit' rhetoric which goes against Aristotle's view that rhetoric includes an essentially 'explicit' view of criticism. He begins with an introduction to the concept of entelechy, discussing the different aspects drawn from Burke's philosophy as well as how it relates to everyday and extraordinary issues, and discusses subjects including prayer and the issues surrounding the crisis that took place in Waco, Texas as applications of the entelechy concept.
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This work, bearing a dedication to God as the ultimate symbol-user, explores Kenneth Burke's rhetorical thought, particularly as it concerns entelechy. The author looks at the logological basis upon which Burke builds his theory of entelechy, the vocabulary of entelechy in Aristotle and Burke, Harold Bloom's reading of the Burkean system, Burke's p
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Stan A. Lindsey has published several essays on rhetoric and is Visiting Lecturer in Communication Studies at Indiana University-Perdue University at Columbus.
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- PublisherUniversity Press of America
- Publication date1998
- ISBN 10 0761811680
- ISBN 13 9780761811688
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages212
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