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James Kastely is Chair and Professor of English at the University of Houston, specializing in the history and theory of rhetoric. He holds a Ph.D. and M.A. from the University of Chicago, and a B.A. from the University of Michigan. His research explores the intersection of rhetorical theory with philosophical and ethical questions, particularly in ancient and modern contexts.
Notable works include The Rhetoric of Plato’s Republic (2015), Rethinking the Rhetorical Tradition (1997), and his forthcoming Loving the World Appropriately (2022). His scholarship spans Plato’s dialogues, Burkean criticism, and the ethics of persuasion.
- Teaching Excellence Awards: Regents Medal (UH Mānoa), CLASS 2002 Teaching Award
- Courses: History of Rhetoric, Rhetoric and Desire, Plato as Literary Philosopher
His articles address transformative discourse, emotional rhetoric, and post-structural approaches to persuasion. Kastely’s work bridges classical philosophy with contemporary rhetorical theory, emphasizing ethical dimensions of communication.
