After reading about Aristotle, it is easy to see that his ideas are the middle ground between the ideas of the Sophists and of Plato. Aristotle's emphasis when it comes to rhetoric is on the combination of logic and truth. He states the importance of knowing who your audience is in order to cater one's message. The means of discovering the truth is a major concern for Aristotle; was the material gained morally? If good morals were not involved then the audience has no reason to view the orator or. writer etc. as a trustworthy or credible man.
Looking at all three theorists studied in class thus far, I agree with Aristotle's ways the most. I believe the proper way to communicate is by using logic and truth in a way to target your audience and gain your audience's trust and attention. The sophists deny absolute truth and Plato states truth is from within us as if a spiritual component before birth. I believe in absolute truth and I do not believe that truth was imbedded in us before birth.
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