Miller, Carolyn R. (2009). Aristotle’s «special topics» in rhetorical practice and pedagogy. Rhetoric Society Quarterly 17:1, 61-70

Aristotle’s «Special Topics» in Rhetorical Practice and Pedagogy One feature of classical rhetoric that is enjoying a revival is the concept of the topic, or topos. This revival has led many rhetoricians to re-examine Aristotle’s discussion of topics and to study their subsequent treatment in rhetorical history. One question that even a cursory review of […]