Walter J. Ong Books

This volume continues the scholarly tradition of the foundation, contributing to a rich collection of research and insights. It features a diverse array of topics, showcasing the latest findings and discussions within its field. Readers can expect a blend of innovative ideas and established theories, making it a valuable resource for both academics and enthusiasts. The compilation highlights the ongoing commitment to advancing knowledge and fostering intellectual dialogue.

The book explores the themes of philosophical inquiry and the evolution of ideas, focusing on the works of influential thinkers. It delves into the historical context and significance of their contributions, providing insights into their impact on contemporary thought. Through an analytical lens, it examines the interplay between rhetoric and logic, highlighting the importance of critical thinking in intellectual discourse.

What accounts for the popularity of the macho image, the fanaticism of sports enthusiasts, and the perennial appeal of Don Quixote's ineffectual struggles? In Fighting for Life, Walter J. Ong addresses these and related questions, offering insight into the role of competition in human existence. Focusing on the ways in which human life is...

Walter J. Ong explores the effects on consciousness of the word as it moves through oral to written to print and electronic culture.

Renaissance logician, philosopher, humanist, and teacher, Peter Ramus (1515-72) is best known for his attack on Aristotelian logic, his radical pedagogical theories, and his new interpretation for the canon of rhetoric. His work, published in Latin and translated into many languages, has influenced the study of Renaissance literature, rhetoric, education, logic, and—more recently—media studies. Considered the most important work of Walter Ong's career, Ramus, Method, and the Decay of Dialogue is an elegant review of the history of Ramist scholarship and Ramus's quarrels with Aristotle. A key influence on Marshall McLuhan, with whom Ong enjoys the status of honorary guru among technophiles, this challenging study remains the most detailed account of Ramus's method ever published. Out of print for more than a decade, this book—with a new foreword by Adrian Johns—is a canonical text for enthusiasts of media, Renaissance literature, and intellectual history.