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 systems thinker, architect, and quiet coach.

He writes about software development, team dynamics, and the messy space between architecture and human behavior. His work blends technical clarity with psychological insight, always rooted in the realities of complex systems.

Stijn prefers honest questions over polished slogans. He values mentorship over management, coherence over cleverness, and structure over spectacle. His writing lives at the intersection of calm, clarity, and context. You can find more of his work at patterns.sddevelopment.be, where he shares architectural practices, thought frameworks, and reflections on building better systems — and becoming a better part of them.