Title
A Rhetoric Of Motives
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As Critic, Kenneth Burke'S Preoccupations Were At The Beginning Purely Esthetic And Literary; But After Counterstatement (1931), He Began To Discriminate A Rhetorical Or Persuasive Component In Literature, And Thereupon Became A Philosopher Of Language And Human Conduct.In A Grammar Of Motives (1945) And A Rhetoric Of Motives (1950), Burke'S Conception Of Symbolic Action Comes Into Its Own: All Human Activitieslinguisitc Or Extralinguisticare Modes Of Symbolizing; Man Is Defined As The Symbolusing (And Misusing) Animal. The Critic'S Job Becomes One Of The Interpreting Human Symbolizing Wherever He Finds It, With The Aim Of Illuminating Human Motivation. Thus The Reach Of The Literary Critic Now Extends To The Social And Ethical.A Grammar Of Motives Is A Methodical Meditation On Such Complex Linguistic Forms As Plays, Stories, Poems, Theologies, Metaphysical Systems, Political Philosophies, Constitutions. A Rhetoric Of Motives Expands The Field To Human Ways Of Persuasion And Identification. Persuasion, As Burke Sees It, Ranges From The Bluntest Quest Of Advantage, As In Sales Promotion Or Propaganda, Through Courtship, Social Etiquette, Education, And The Sermon, To A 'Pure' Form That Delights In The Process Of Appeal For Itself Alone, Without Ulterior Purpose. And Identification Ranges From The Politician Who, Addressing An Audience Of Farmers, Says, 'I Was A Farm Boy Myself,' Through The Mysteries Of Social Status, To The Mystic'S Devout Identification With The Sources Of All Being.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'A Rhetoric of Motives' about? A: 'A Rhetoric of Motives' explores Kenneth Burke's ideas on symbolic action and the persuasive elements in literature. It examines how human activities, both linguistic and non-linguistic, symbolize motivations and influences.
- Q: Who is the author of 'A Rhetoric of Motives'? A: The author of 'A Rhetoric of Motives' is Kenneth Burke, a noted critic and philosopher known for his work on language, literature, and human conduct.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'A Rhetoric of Motives' was published on October 1, 1969.
- Q: How many pages does 'A Rhetoric of Motives' have? A: 'A Rhetoric of Motives' contains 356 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'A Rhetoric of Motives' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'A Rhetoric of Motives' a new or used book? A: This listing is for a new copy of 'A Rhetoric of Motives'.
- Q: In which category does 'A Rhetoric of Motives' fall? A: 'A Rhetoric of Motives' is categorized under Criticism & Theory.
- Q: What edition is 'A Rhetoric of Motives'? A: This book is a First Edition of 'A Rhetoric of Motives'.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'A Rhetoric of Motives'? A: The book explores themes of persuasion, identification, and the role of symbolism in human motivation and literature.
- Q: Can 'A Rhetoric of Motives' be useful for understanding modern communication? A: Yes, 'A Rhetoric of Motives' can provide insights into modern communication by examining how persuasion and identification play crucial roles in various contexts.