We know that emotional appeals work. Pathos trumps logos and ethos. That’s reality. The ancient rhetoricians knew this. Behavioral economists know this. It’s clear to…
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Political leaders in the United States in both major political parties are once again using “Judeo-Christian values” or “Abrahamic values” to argue about social welfare…
Comments closedI must admit that I am glad the semester has ended, both as an instructor and as a doctoral student. As an instructor, I would…
Comments closedI would like to think there is no need for a specific political agenda in any class. There is a difference between an agenda and…
Comments closedIt’s officially the halfway point and I have to admit that I’m not sure where the time has gone. One short speech, two long ones,…
Comments closedWhen we discuss rhetoric in our first-year composition (FYC) courses, it is easy to overlook issues of philosophical and ideological bias. True, we tell our…
Comments closedAm I a rogue rhetorician? I have been giving this a fair amount of thought, especially as I reread journal articles and books by the…
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