Quintilian (ca. 35–ca. 100) was a Roman rhetorician and educator renowned for his Work on Rhetoric and ‣, particularly his comprehensive treatise "Institutio Oratoria." This seminal work outlines principles of effective Oratory and education, profoundly influencing the field of rhetoric and educational Theory. Quintilian's emphasis on the moral character of the orator and the importance of a broad, Liberal education established foundational concepts in Western educational Philosophy. His teachings and writings continue to be studied for their insights into classical rhetoric and Pedagogy.
Anecdotes
- He was appointed by Emperor Vespasian as the first State-funded professor of rhetoric, an unprecedented Honor at the Time.
- His textbook on rhetoric, the "Institutio Oratoria," remained the cornerstone of rhetorical education for centuries, Shaping notable figures like Augustine and Thomas More.
- Was appointed by Emperor Vespasian to receive a salary for public teaching, a rare honor for a rhetorician in ancient Rome.
Magnitudes
- Master the of effective, persuasive Communication.
- Master the art of persuasive expression.
- Master the art of persuasive eloquence.
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