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The Ethics of Rhetoric
Richard M. Weaver · 1985
78/100
👍 Worth It
Weaver's 1953 argument that language carries moral weight is one of the most thought-provoking contributions to rhetorical theory of the twentieth century, and its influence in graduate programs across philosophy and communication is well-earned. The dense academic prose and conservative philosophical lens mean it rewards patient, open-minded readers rather than casual ones. If you are serious about understanding how argument and ethics intertwine, this is foundational reading.
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