Let’s talk about anti-intellectualism again but let’s do so by discussing Rhetoric and Sophism. Being able to identify the differences between Sophism (which Plato detested) and Rhetoric (which Aristotle taught) is essential in the current political climate we are in. Ensuring you’re not engaging in sophism yourself in your personal life and online is also important steps in combatting anti-intellectualism. Debate and Rhetoric are very important art forms that are often perverted due to their im

How to use rhetoric to get what you want - Camille A. Langston

Basic Rhetorical Devices