‘Simple Lessons of Rhetoric’ – The new book by Adonis Georgiadis was presented

“Simple Rhetoric Lessons”. This is the title of the book by Adonis Georgiadis, which was presented yesterday, Wednesday, June 8, in the crowded “Greek World”. A book that teaches the art of Rhetoric, “persuasive creator” to all who want to learn the art of speech, method, technique, persuasion, rules and principles that transform a simple speaker into a diligent orator.

A book with great interest and essential material on the secrets of mastering the step with simple and understandable steps for everyone. A journey through time, the birth of the art of rhetoric, the ideological conflict between Rhetoric of Philosophy, with references to Aristotle and the Art of Rhetoric, the defense of Plato’s truth and the necessity of Rhetoric today that is a point of reference for leaders of the present but also of the future.

The event was attended by important politicians, including former Prime Ministers Antonis Samaras and Panagiotis Pikramenos. Also “present” were the members of the Council of Ministers, Kostis Hatzidakis, Niki Kerameos, Thanos Plevris, Nikos Papathanasis, Theodoros Skylakakis, Giannis Tsakiris, Christos Dimas, Nikos Hardalias, Zoi Rapti, Domnos Yichas PASOK-KINAL MP Andreas Loverdos and many MPs. Also present was the Secretary of the Political Committee of N.D. Pavlos Marinakis, the General Director of ND and President of EVEA Giannis Bratakos, the Attica Regional Governor George Patoulis, the President of EINAP Matina Pagonis, the President of GSEVEE George Kavvathas, the President of EVEA Giannis Chatzitheodios Education “and crowds.

The Minister of Interior Makis Voridis, the Minister of Digital Government Kyriakos Pierrakakis, the journalist and former MP of Athens NW Grigoris Psarianos, the lawyer Michalis Dimitrakopoulos and the journalist Aris Portosalte spoke about the book.

The night of the presentation of the book opened with an impressive image: the image of the people who attended for a number of years the absolutely successful rhetoric lessons presented by the Minister of Development and Investment at the School of Ancient Greek “Hellenic Education”, which he founded 28 years ago. years.

“The author goes beyond the usual approach, honestly seeking to highlight the ancient art of persuasion for the man of today and tomorrow,” said Professor, President of the School of Humanities & Cultural Studies of the University of Peloponnese prefaced the event.

The speakers then highlighted the unique way in which knowledge is transmitted in Adonis Georgiadis’s book, noting how useful it is to have simple and clear instructions for each good orator candidate, such as how to “connect” with his audience, how to set the voice and tone of his speech, how to keep his composure in difficult situations, how to win in TV interviews, how to conquer his audience and much more.

Makis Voridis pointed out the importance of such a book today, as he said “it is a real manual for any good orator. Because talent alone is not enough. It takes hard work and of course essential techniques to win your audience, techniques that are mentioned in detail by “We owe a lot to Adonis Georgiadis, who continues to pass on the knowledge and values ​​of our ancestors. Rhetoric and speech have always brought, bring and will continue to bring people together and will always continue to unite us.”

Kyriakos Pierrakakis emphasized the fact that Adonis Georgiadis’s book has, as he said, “both reason and passion and ethos, components that make every orator who goes up to the podium stand out”, describing the “Simple Rhetoric Lessons”, “a real textbook for every person who wants to express his thoughts clearly and truthfully “, while he made special mention of the work done in the school of” Hellenic Education “” which in a special way teaches young children to love ancient Greek “.

Grigoris Psarianos referred to the value of the Greek language, stating that “young people should learn all the valuable things he stands for”, adding that “rhetoric is indeed a high art and Mr. Georgiadis has done an excellent and special work in his book this “, while Michalis Dimitrakopoulos stood among others that” the advice that Adonis Georgiadis shares in such a simple and understandable way can become a real tool in the hands of people who want to win their audience “, characterizing the rhetoric lessons” valuable “, since as he characteristically noted” talent is not enough to stand out. One always needs the truth of speech “.

Aris Portosalte spoke about the reasons why such a book is more relevant today than ever since “any orator who really wants and persuades to captivate his audience can follow the instructions of the author who loves language so deeply and truly as well as our history “.

Adonis Georgiadis, extremely cheerful, exchanged jokes and teases with the speakers in a human and true conversation, confessing that “writing and books always have a special place in my heart”. In fact, he shared, unknown incidents, but also important moments during the 25 years of his teaching in “Hellenic Education”.

He confessed that he is very happy when he sees people taking the stage, relying on his own instructions and his own “Simple Rhetoric Lessons”, adding that in Ancient Greece it was necessary for everyone to take rhetoric lessons since they had the ability and knowledge to easily distinguish demagogues “. He even promised his friends that this book is only the beginning of his writing activity since soon more will follow with the first in the series “History Lessons” since the Minister of Development is a keen connoisseur and lover of History.

The speakers unanimously agreed that we are not talking about “Simple Rhetoric Lessons” but about “Valuable Rhetoric Lessons”!

“Hellenic Education” already has a series of works by Adonis Georgiadis in digital form but also many more works for the teaching of Ancient Greek, History and Philosophy to both children and adults.

The whole event here