noun
- the branch of philosophy concerned with exhortation or encouragement to pursue philosophy or virtue
Usage: philosophical; academic
Examples
- Aristotle’s protreptics aimed to inspire students to embrace philosophical inquiry.
- The ancient text served as protreptics for those seeking wisdom.
- His lecture on protreptics emphasized the importance of moral development.
- The philosopher’s protreptics influenced many to pursue ethical living.
- Classical protreptics often used persuasive rhetoric to promote virtue.
- The study of protreptics reveals how ancient thinkers motivated their audiences.