Kenneth Burke
A rhetoric of motives
- ISBN 13:
- 9780520015463
- author:
- Kenneth Burke
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of California Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1992
- Pages:
- 356
- Dimensions:
- 22.68 x 15.24 x 2.26 centimetres
- Genre:
- Literary Criticism, Semiotics & Theory
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Kenneth Burke's A Rhetoric of Motives explores the power of language and human conduct in shaping our experiences. In this work, Burke builds upon his earlier ideas, developing a comprehensive theory of "symbolic action" that underlies all human activities. Burke argues that every aspect of human life - from literature to politics, persuasion to identification - is rooted in symbolic expression. By examining various forms of language and their role in shaping our understanding of the world, Burke aims to illuminate the underlying motivations behind human behavior. This book offers a nuanced exploration of the complex ways in which we use language to persuade, identify, and connect with others. Through its examination of linguistic forms such as plays, stories, poems, and philosophical systems, A Rhetoric of Motives provides a rich framework for understanding the intricacies of human communication.
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