Berlin

I think Berlin goes a bit far to assert that new rhetoric is the most intelligent approach for teaching writing. He provides an analysis of other theoretical approaches, highlighting the inconsistencies pointing out that rhetoricians like Aristotle have perceptions that are no longer relevant. I think Berlin is too linear in his argument because different approaches are beneficial for different situations. In a one dimensional world, Yes, one approach may be the answer for all. But in our world with so many colorful layers, it is important to remain open-minded about the possibilities of diversity and difference. Although Berlin so clearly favors the new rhetorical approach, there are other equally valid “intellectual” approaches that can be applied just as effectively.