Did Quintilian deal with philosophy?
Exclusively
Occasionally
Never
Mainly rhetorics, but sometimes philosophy
Answer
Yes, Quintilian dealt with philosophy, but mainly rhetorics. He believed that philosophy was important for a good understanding of rhetoric, but that it should not be allowed to overshadow the study of rhetoric. He also believed that philosophy could be used to help students understand the principles of rhetoric and to develop their own arguments.
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