Rhetoric (13-18) Archives - Classical Education Books

An Issue This Nation Cannot Ignore

sarah — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 19:04:21 +0000

This book places the speech in its political and historical context and provides an examination of how Obama conveyed his meaning through vocabulary, grammar, poetic devices, and structure.

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Nicomachean Ethics

CEBAdmin — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 22:47:30 +0000

Hailed by Dante as "the master of those who know," the Greek philosopher Aristotle (384–322 B.C.) surveyed every field of learning known to the ancient world and pioneered the sciences of psychology and logic. A disciple of Plato and the tutor to Alexander the Great, Aristotle was a prolific writer, although many of his works [...]

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Figures of Speech

Hester VanBraeden — Wed, 24 May 2017 04:23:39 +0000

Grades 10-12 (optional supplement to Classical Rhetoric)

This book presents 60 of the most common classical figures of speech and gives examples from clasic literature of each. Memoria’s Clasical Rhetoric contains Figures of Speech exercises at the beginning of each chapter.

Companion Products

Classical Rhetoric with Aristotle Student Text
Classical Rhetoric with Aristotle Answer Key
Classical Rhetoric with Aristotle DVDs

Required Supplement
Aristotle’s Rhetoric

Optional Supplements
How to Read a Book
Figures of Speech

Classical Rhetoric Basic Set

Classical Rhetoric Complete Set

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Heroes of the City of Man

Angela — Sat, 27 Aug 2016 20:12:07 +0000

Leithart analyzes the grand classics of ancient literatureThe Iliad, The Odyssey, The Aeneid, and other scommenting on each and contrasting their pagan worldview to the biblical worldview. If you fall asleep in your English classes, this book is like drinking ten cups of coffee. Maybe eleven, depending upon your body weight. For high school students [...]

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The Thinking Toolbox

Hester VanBraeden — Sat, 30 Jul 2016 18:52:02 +0000

Topics Covered

When it is dumb to argue
Using the scientific method
Five rules of brainstorming
Who has a reason to lie?
How to analyze opposing viewpoints
How to analyze evidence and sources
How to list reasons why you believe something
And much more

We wrote this book for children and adults who want to learn logic and critical thinking skills. The Thinking Toolbox follows the same style as The Fallacy Detective with lessons and exercises and an answer key in the back. Parents and teachers, as well as anybody who wants to learn logic, will find The Thinking Toolbox easy to use and practical.

Features:

Fun to use – not dry like a math textbook
Can be used after The Fallacy Detective
Introductory – teaches skills you can use right away
Self-teaching format
For ages thirteen and older
Over 60 cartoon illustrations by Richard LaPierre

To order wholesale copies of this book in Canada, please contact us.

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The Fallacy Detective

Hester VanBraeden — Sat, 30 Jul 2016 18:35:45 +0000

Using short chapters, clear examples, a touch of humor, and interesting exercises, The Fallacy Detective helps even reluctant scholars to enjoy learning how to identify fallacies. Presented from a decidedly Christian perspective, with examples that concern conservative families, like abortion and politics. The practice and terminology will lay a great foundation for all other logic study.

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