📖 A Rhetoric of Motives: Order Part 7 | Kenneth Burke Analysis

Hello, rhetorical scholars! I’m Dr. Bobby, “The Best Assistant Professor Who Never Was,” and we’re continuing our deep dive into Kenneth Burke’s A Rhetoric of Motives.

In this episode, we explore Burke’s critique of psychoanalytic criticism, his insights on dialectic and classification, and his unique perspective on rhetoric as both a social and linguistic action. We also unpack his discussion on audience, purpose, and motive, and how he applies rhetorical theory to parenting, literacy, and even literary interpretation (with a fascinating look at Henry James).

📌 In this episode, we cover: ✅ Burke’s critique of psychoanalysis in literary theory ✅ The concept of classification as a rhetorical and dialectical act ✅ A ...