Sermo and Stoic Sociality in Cicero's De Officiis
Abstract
In his avowedly Stoic De Officiis, Cicero publicizes the persuasive power of a conversational manner, a communicative style consonant with Stoicism's emphasis on human togetherness. The relationships between and among conversation (sermo), Stoicism, and rhetoric call for scrutiny, especially since in other works Cicero decries the uselessness of Stoicism to orators of res publica. By connecting Stoicism with sermo, and sermo with oratory-glory, Cicero fits Stoicism to Rome's political contours and also ushers future leaders of public affairs into both rhetorical and philosophical conversation—mild-mannered modes of discourse—during a politically turbulent time.
- Journal
- Rhetorica
- Published
- 2010-05-01
- DOI
- 10.1525/rh.2010.28.2.119
- CompPile
- Search in CompPile ↗
- Open Access
- Closed
- Topics
- Export
- BibTeX RIS
Citation Context
Cited by in this index (0)
No articles in this index cite this work.
Cites in this index (0)
No references match articles in this index.
Related Articles
-
Res Rhetorica Oct 2024Gerardo Ramirez Vidal
-
Rhetoric & Public Affairs Sep 2024Arthur E. Walzer
-
Rhetoric & Public Affairs Sep 2023José G. Izaguirre
-
Rhetorica Jan 2023Daniel M. Gross
-
Rhetorica Jan 2023Mario Telò