Rhetoric is not just persuasion, but a domain of civic choice, challenging dominant argumentation theories.
The article argues that many current theories on argumentation focus on how persuasively someone argues, rather than the specific topics being discussed. However, the traditional view, led by Aristotle, emphasizes that the domain of argumentation should be centered on choices of action in society. This means that the nature of the issues being discussed is crucial. The article suggests that theories not considering this historical perspective may miss important aspects of arguments about actions.