James Baldwin’s argument were primarily on pathos and ethos. He conveyed the emotional aspect of African American experience towards his own personal experiences and historical context. His logic was centered on how crucial civil rights, equality, and justice were to the people.
William F. Buckley, on the other hand, was more of logos and ethos. He argue against federal interventions in civil rights issues and emphasizing the importance of state rights.
Examples:
- Ethos – Baldwin established his credibility by invoking his experiences as a Black man in America
- Pathos – Baldwin used emotions to appeal to the people when he started discussing the suffering and discrimination African Americans had faced,
- Ethos – Buckley used his reputation to enhance his credibility when arguing for states’ rights
- Logos – Buckley rationalized his arguments to make it more appealing for people to believe in him more