EPISODE · Aug 23, 2026 · 3H 1M
Dialogue Concerning Oratory, or the Causes of Corrupt Eloquence-Publius Cornelius Tacitus
from Tusculan Disputations · host Marcus Tullius Cicero
"Dialogue Concerning Oratory, or the Causes of Corrupt Eloquence" by Publius Cornelius Tacitus delves into the intricacies of rhetoric and the decline of eloquent speech in society. Tacitus examines the reasons behind the corruption of oratory, reflecting on how language can be manipulated and degraded, which remains a pertinent issue in today's world where communication often suffers from superficiality and distortion. The work invites listeners to consider the value of genuine expression and the impact of rhetoric on public discourse, making it a timeless exploration of the power and pitfalls of language.
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