Philosophy · 2nd Year · Philosophy of Language: Meaning and Communication · 3.º Período
The Power of Persuasion
Students explore rhetoric and how language is used to persuade, manipulate, or inspire. They critically analyze speeches and media.
NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsNCCA Philosophy Short Course Strand 3.4Junior Cycle Key Skill: Communicating
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Students explore rhetoric and how language is used to persuade, manipulate, or inspire. They critically analyze speeches and media.
Key Questions
- How does language influence our emotions and actions?
- What is the difference between persuasion and manipulation?
- How can we defend against deceptive language?
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