
HoP 311 - The Elements of Style - Rhetoric in Byzantium
History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps
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Rhetoric and Education in Byzantine Culture
This chapter examines the educational methods related to rhetoric and grammar in Byzantine culture, highlighting the analysis of classical texts like Homer's Iliad. It discusses the tension between the artistry of rhetoric and the philosophical truths advocated by ancient thinkers such as Plato.
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