I’m reading a good book at the moment about the life of Cicero, seen through the eyes of his slave and secretary, Tyro. Cicero was the foremost advocate of his day (40BC to 60BC), and known for his rhetoric and oratory. When you read a book like this, however, you are always looking for some… Continue reading What I have just learned about advocacy from Cicero
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Winning Arguments-the Principles and Tools of Rhetoric
I am reading a book ( Winning Arguments: From Aristotle to Obama – Everything You Need to Know About the Art of Persuasion) at the moment about winning arguments and the use of rhetorical tools and principles. I am writing this blog post to help me understand the book better because I firmly believe writing… Continue reading Winning Arguments-the Principles and Tools of Rhetoric