The Philosophy of Rhetoric: Volume 1 (Cambridge Library Collection - Philosophy) - Softcover

Campbell, George

Softcover

ISBN 10: 110806387X ISBN 13: 9781108063876

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2013

Synopsis

A leading figure of the Scottish Enlightenment, George Campbell (1719–96) began to write what was to become his most famous work, The Philosophy of Rhetoric, soon after his ordination as a minister in 1748. Later, as a founder of the Aberdeen Philosophical Society, he was able to present his theories, and these discourses were eventually published in 1776. In the spirit of the Enlightenment, Campbell combined classical rhetorical theory with the latest thinking in the social, behavioural and natural sciences. A proponent of 'common sense' philosophy, he was particularly interested in the effect of successful rhetoric upon the mind. Published in two volumes, the work is divided into three books. Volume 1 contains Book 1 and part of Book 2. Book 1 emphasises the necessity of acknowledging and adapting to the needs of an audience. In Book 2, Campbell expands on the linguistic tools a successful rhetorician should employ.

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Book Description

Published in 1776, this is a classic two-volume work on rhetorical theory by a leading figure of the Scottish Enlightenment. George Campbell (1719–96) was particularly interested in the effect of successful rhetoric upon the mind, combining classical theory with the latest thinking in the social, behavioural and natural sciences.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 110806387X
• ISBN 13: 9781108063876
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 534