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The Rhetorical Triangle: Logos, Pathos, Ethos


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Looking at some writings by Aristotle, I came across a method for rhetorical analysis of writings, speeches, texts, etc.

https://www.scribbr.com/academic-essay/rhetorical-analysis/
 

Since we are analyzing the Bible and various other works I thought it might be interesting to introduce this angle of analysis.

It leads to such questions as what is the logical appeal?  Emotional appeal?  Or appeal to authority?

This might be also helpful in an analytic discussion.

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Here is a little more content on logos pathos and ethos from a speakers perspective.  Aristotle postulated that all convincing dialogue originates from these elements.

If you consider them also as elements of how people make decisions it gets interesting.  The mind (rationale) the authority appeal or credibility appeal and the emotional appeal.

It also seems like it might provide some context to investigating “how I got involved with this cult” type of thought patterns.

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