In this episode of The Dr. Bobby Show, we explore the "Traditional Principles of Rhetoric" from Kenneth Burke's A Rhetoric of Motives. Dr. Bobby unpacks the complexities of choice, action, and persuasion, emphasizing the importance of rhetoric in a world where agents act with motivated intentions. We examine Burke's views on classical figures like Plato, Socrates, and Aristotle, analyzing their approaches to rhetoric and how they influence modern understanding. Dr. Bobby also highlights Burke's neutral framing of rhetoric, contrasting it with common misconceptions of rhetoric as mere deception. Looking for a podcast publishing host? Try RSS: https://rss.com/?via=thedrbobbyshow Looking for podcast gear? Here’s my setup: Mac Mini M1:  ...