Rhetorical Truth

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This paper claims that Plato stands resolved that rhetoric is a sham art. The paper explains that Plato has the burden of proof to prove to us why he believes this. This paper comes to show that rhetoric is not a sham, but a very necessary tool, that can be studied by all. The paper presents Aristotle's definition of the art of rhetoric as 'finding all of the available means of persuasion'. The paper states that Plato resolved that studying all of the available means of persuasion, is really a false art form. The paper defends the art of rhetoric, as well as attacks the truth.

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"The use of Rhetoric has many powerful, positive implications. Many of which had to have been known by the Greek Armies. Plato even served in the military from 409 BC to 404 BC! Army Generals, in feudal times, who has the best strategies and tactics, had to resort to rhetoric. Athletic coaches borrow upon this strategy to give speeches to the athletes before "battle." World War II Army General George Patton even capitalized on rhetoric by delivering his famous "Blood and Guts" speech to his troops. Now was his speech all truth? Would Plato have approved? Probably not, but one can be sure to say that what was lost or gained after a battle, was not in the responsibilities of rhetoric, but that it may have helped towards the victory. "

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