Open AccessUse of 'cursus' in the Works of Thomas Aquinas
Author(s) -
Chiara Ceccarelli
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
mediterranea
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2445-2378
DOI - 10.21071/mijtk.v5i.12315
Subject(s) - rhetorical question , argumentation theory , style (visual arts) , literature , philosophy , vocabulary , rhetoric , linguistics , art
This paper is intended to prove that Thomas Aquinas used the rhetorical device of cursus in specific sections of texts. In those chapters where he wanted to enhance the rhetorical style – like prologues and dedications – cursus is frequently found. On the contrary, it is absent or at least not used intentionally in the philosophical prose, which is full of argumentation vocabulary.