This lecture, by Dr. B. Keith Murphy, Ph.D., is a basic overview of Sir Francis Bacon's contribution to rhetorical theory. The lecture focuses on Bacon's allegory of the four idols. This lecture was recorded in his Critical Theory class at Fort Valley State University (Fall 2006), Fort Valley, Georgia.
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For more information about Dr. Murphy, see http://www.keithmurphy.info
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May 7, 2009 Subject:
fantastic!
I came across this audio looking for some help understanding Bacon.. and the lecture was amazing! Dr.Murphy clearly explains and gives details and examples of Bacon's work. Just wonderful.