Yale School of Rhetoric

The Yale School of Rhetoric was an influential movement in the 20th century, emphasizing the importance of understanding and practicing persuasion through language. It challenged traditional ideas that rhetoric was merely about persuasion techniques or style, instead framing it as a way to critically analyze messages and their social contexts. Scholars at Yale focused on how language influences beliefs and actions, aiming to make communication more effective and ethically responsible. Their work shaped modern approaches to communication, emphasizing critical thinking, social awareness, and the strategic use of language in public and private discourse.