The Ancient Art of Thinking for Yourself: The Power of Rhetoric in Polarized Times - Hardcoverby Robin Reames (Author) How rhetoric the art of persuasion can help us navigate an age of misinformation, conspiracy theories, and political acrimony The discipline of rhetoric was the keystone of Western education for over two thousand years. Only recently has its perceived importance faded. In this book, renowned rhetorical scholar Robin Reames argues that, in today's polarized political climate, we should all care deeply about learning rhetoric.