Is it emotion, or logic, that makes the difference in public
speaking? Many people think that emotion matters more than logic. George
Lakoff argues that people make decisions on the basis of emotion, not
reasoning. Centuries ago, Aristotle warned that emotional arguments
could be irrelevant.
All the same, research has shown
that persuasion based on evidence has longer-lasting effects than
persuasion founded on pure emotion. Our feelings sometimes guide our
sense of virtue and morality, which is good, but they also sometimes
lead us to act on impulse or fear, which is bad. This is why I have
always believed that the speaker's proof and evidence underlie most
truly great speeches.
recently commented that we live in a post-factual era. Nevertheless, Aristotle and Thomas Jefferson said that truth is stronger than error, while Thomas Jefferson said that "error of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it." In the long run, they will turn out to be right. Speakers should support their claims with evidence.
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