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Author:

Schiappa, Edward, 1954-

Title:

Protagoras and logos : a study in Greek philosophy and rhetoric / Edward Schiappa.

Edition:

2nd ed.

Publisher:

University of South Carolina Press,

Copyright Date:

c2003

Description:

xvii, 251 p. ; 23 cm.

Subject:

Protagoras.
Rhetoric, Ancient.
Rhetoric--Philosophy.
Retorica.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 230-246) and index.

Contents:

Protagoras' legacy to rhetorical theory. Interpreting ancient fragments -- "Invention" of rhetoric -- Toward an understanding of sophistic theories of rhetoric -- Two-logoi fragment -- "Stronger and weaker" logoi fragment -- "Human-measure" fragment -- "Impossible to contradict" fragment -- "Concerning the gods" fragment -- Protagoras and fifth-century education -- Protagoras, logos, and the polis -- Protagoras "versus" Plato and Aristotle -- Protagoras' legacy to rhetorical theory.

Series:

Studies in rhetoric/communication

ISBN:

9781570035210 (pbk. : alk. paper)
1570035210 (pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN:

2003016687

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)