Avoiding the Pitfalls of Propaganda

Avoiding the Pitfalls of Propaganda

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S1 E5: Aristotle persuaded his audiences through good character, stirring emotional appeal, and sound logic. He also understood that skill in public speaking could be used to stir up fear and discord. In this lesson, learn more about how propaganda—deliberately false or misleading rhetoric—operates, and how it can be disarmed.