Ramus, Method, and the Decay of Dialogue: From the Art of Discourse to the Art of Reason

by Walter J. Ong

Book Overview

Renaissance logician, philosopher, humanist, and teacher, Peter Ramus (1515-72) is best known for his attack on Aristotelian logic, his radical pedagogical theories, and his new interpretation for the canon of rhetoric. His work, published in Latin and translated into many languages, has influenced the study of Renaissance literature, rhetoric, education, logic, and--more recently--media studies.

Considered the most important work of Walter...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0226629767
• ISBN13: 9780226629766
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: University of Chicago Press
• Length: 436 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.4" x 9.0"