Isocrates, Thucydides, and the Relationship between Rhetoric and Knowledge
Political Theory 101
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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