Preface / Winifred Bryan Horner -- Bibliography / James J. Murphy -- Introduction: James J. Murphy and the Rhetorical Tradition / Beth S. Bennett and Michael Leff -- pt. I. Theory and Pedagogy in the Classical and Medieval Traditions. 1. Aristotle's Enthymeme and the Imperfect Syllogism / Lawrence D. Green. 2. Cicero's Response to the Philosophers in De oratore, Book 1 / Robert Gaines. 3. Cicero's Court Speeches: The Spoken Text Versus the Published Text. Some Remarks From the Point of View of the Communication Theory of Text / Jerzy Axer. 4. Attitudes Toward Authority in the Teaching of Rhetoric Before 1050 / George A. Kennedy
Summary
To provide a view of the history of western rhetoric, this volume presents original articles by a number of world-renowned scholars representing different countries and varying viewpoints. In discussing the status of the historical perspectives on rhetoric, these international scholars also present a tribute to James J. Murphy, whose scholarship and service did much to shape the field. The book will introduce new insights into western European rhetoric and its connections with English rhetoric
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages xiii-xvi) and index
