Aristotle, Socrates & Kenneth Burke: Rhetoric Made Simple

In this episode of The Dr. Bobby Show, we explore the "Traditional Principles of Rhetoric" from Kenneth Burke's A Rhetoric of Motives. Dr. Bobby unpacks the complexities of choice, action, and persuasion, emphasizing the importance of rhetoric in a world where agents act with motivated intentions. We examine Burke's views on classical figures like Plato, Socrates, and Aristotle, analyzing their approaches to rhetoric and how they influence modern understanding. Dr. Bobby also highlights Burke's neutral framing of rhetoric, contrasting it with common misconceptions of rhetoric as mere deception. Looking for a podcast publishing host? Try RSS: https://rss.com/?via=thedrbobbyshow Looking for podcast gear? Here’s my setup: Mac Mini M1: https://amzn.to/46Wckse Elebase HDMI: https://amzn.to/4dxzac0 Sony a6000: https://amzn.to/4dx1Wtk Neewer Light Kit: https://amzn.to/3yNlnPy BlueAVS Video Capture: https://amzn.to/3YNOOvx Focusrite Scarlett 2i2: https://amzn.to/3XbrtCN F1TP Dummy Battery Power: https://amzn.to/4g6HCkv Anker USB: https://amzn.to/46S9B2Q Amazon 24 Outlet Strip: https://amzn.to/46TSDRH Samson Q9u Mic: https://amzn.to/3YWNnuB Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insights!