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Isocrates, Thucydides, and the Relationship between Rhetoric and Knowledge

Political Theory 101

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Isocrates and Thucydides: Views on Rhetoric and Leadership

They discuss the perspectives of Isocrates and Thucydides on rhetoric and leadership, with Isocrates arguing for the use of rhetoric by philosophers to influence the city towards truth, while Thucydides believes that true leaders should be able to change public opinion. They also mention exploring other thinkers besides Isocrates and Thucydides.

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