A Theoretical Approach to the Relationship between Argumentation and Citizenship

Abstract

This research aims to examine the role of rhetoric in political practice by uncovering the relationship between proficiency in rhetorical techniques and gaining political and social influence. Within this examination, we have highlighted three elements: the first element is dedicated to discussing the justifications that legitimize the approach of rhetoric to politics, by presenting a range of historical evidence and real-life examples. Our focus in the second element revolves around discussing the relationship between persuasive ability and citizenship in the public sphere, drawing on the ideas of contemporary philosophers such as Philippe. Breton and Jürgen Habermas. Meanwhile, our attention in the third point is on revealing the relationship between citizenship education and learning persuasive skills, emphasizing that an individual's value and social standing are measured by their ability to persuade others of the legitimacy of their decisions and the validity of their opinions. The research concludes with a set of findings, collectively suggesting a close link between rhetoric and citizenship, as an individual's position in society is inseparable from the nature of the discourse they produce. Therefore, individuals should be nurtured within families, schools, and other institutions to value rhetoric as a fundamental means of securing citizenship rights.