Why Was Plato Suspicious of Rhetoric

question 29

Multiple Choice

Why was Plato suspicious of rhetoric?

• A)The possibility of its misuse to manipulate and deceive.
• B) All citizens might learn how to speak persuasively.
• C) It would be the demise of the Academy.
• D) It was too difficult for the average person to learn.
• E) He was suspicious for all of the above reasons.

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