About the Book

The J.H. Freese translation of the "Ars Rhetorica" by Aristotle, revamped for digital reading comfort.

Aristotle

Aristotle, or Aristoteles ( "are-is-toe-tell-less" ), was a philosopher and polymath in ancient Greece. His writings cover a broad range of subjects spanning the natural sciences, philosophy, linguistics, economics, politics, psychology, and the arts. As the founder of the Peripatetic school of philosophy in the Lyceum in Athens, he began the wider Aristotelian tradition that followed, which set the groundwork for the development of modern science.

The art of Rethoric

Aristotle's Rhetoric is an ancient Greek text, discussing the fine art of persuasion and debate.

As the ancient Greeks were the founders of the democracy, public debates were an important part of their culture. Athenian citizens participated in what we would call "direct democracy" in our modern age. Meaning that any (male, adult) citizen could participate in the political debate, by speaking to the assembly of citizens.

This publication is the collection of three different books by Aristotle on the art of public speaking (rhetoric).

In these books, which by modern standards are more akin to a collection of essays, the author shares his personal thoughts on convincing others.

Editors note

I started editing this book as I remembered it to be a very insightful text. Aristotle's Rhetoric was read during our Latin classes in high school. The concepts of rhetoric are still applicable to modern day communication and persuasion. Therefore, I wanted to revisit the text. As I was unable to find a portable digital version of Aristotle's writings, I decided to transpile the text myself, and make it available to the public.

About the Editor

Stijn Dejongh

Stijn Dejongh is a seasoned software developer, architect, and coach with over a decade of experience in the industry. Specializing in government and large enterprise software development, Stijn has a passion for sharing knowledge and helping others excel in their coding careers. As an independent consultant since 2020, he has mentored numerous junior developers and authored various articles on software development and productivity. Stijn's teaching approach combines practical insights with hands-on exercises, ensuring that learners can apply concepts directly to their projects.

He lives in Belgium with his wife, child, and cat. Amongst his interests are such diverse elements as software development, board games, philosophy, martial arts, personal growth, and productivity. Some of his writing can be found on the knowledge sharing website patterns.sddevelopment.be, or on his personal LinkedIn profile.

Driven by the belief that continuous learning is the key to success in the dynamic world of technology, Stijn invites everyone to embark on a journey of discovery and improvement.