Rory Stewart: The Long History of...
Argument: 2. Antithesis
Jul 8, 2024
Rory Stewart discusses the importance of argument in human life, from philosophy to democracy. He reflects on the dangers of bad arguments in politics, the decline of rhetoric in modern politics, and the impact of social media on political discourse. Stewart emphasizes the need for constructive dialogue to address societal issues and foster compromises.
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- Argument is fundamental to philosophy, science, law, democracy.
- Social media has transformed discourse, fostering extremism and polarization.
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The Evolution of Rhetoric
Rhetoric has played a pivotal role throughout history, from being central to education in Roman and Greek times to critiqued during religious wars in Europe. It has been blamed for exacerbating divisions and polarizing societies. Critics like Thomas Hobbes associated rhetoric with religious conflict and polarization.
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