Rhetoric Over Reason
The Rhetorical Assault on Education in the Absence of Argument and Evidence in Educational Discourse
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 8924820 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Donal E Mulcahy (Wake Forest University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2018 |
| Volume | 54 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 668-680 |
| Publication date | 2018-11-02 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Educational Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0013-1946 • E-ISSN: 1532-6993 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/00131946.2018.1530673 |
| OpenAlex | W2902509569 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 16 |
Based on an overview of writings published or supported by the Fordham Institute and those associated with it over many years, this article brings together and examines a range of rhetorical tools employed to persuade policymakers and the public of their position. The article argues that in the absence of a reasoned or evidenced position, the rhetorical tools call upon emotions to guide decision making. The result is a form of demagogery. Because they are influential in the public debate on education, it is important that these writings and recommendations be recognized for what they are
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| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |