Many centuries ago, Greek philosopher Aristotle wrote about the importance of ethos, logos, and pathos.

Projecting a positive ethos (character) is significant for leaders when influencing followers because followers seek leaders with whom they can connect. For example, a leader with a positive ethos may be ethical, trustworthy, or credible.

Utilizing logos (logic) is important for a leader who is in charge of making conceptual decisions. Leaders who possess high levels of logos are respected and valued by their followers.

Pathos (emotion) is a method of convincing people with an argument drawn out through an emotional response. It is a quality of an experience in life, or a work of art, that stirs up emotions of pity, sympathy, and sorrow.

Please read Dr. Martin Luther Kings letter from Birmingham Jail: https://www.historynet.com/famous-letters-and-speeches-of-martin-luther-king-jr#Letter%20from%20Birmingham%20jail.

Please answer the following question(s):

After reading the letter, please explain and provide examples where Dr. King used pathos, logos, and ethos. Do you think his letter was effective in what he was trying to accomplish/convey? Please justify why or why not.

Discussion Expectations

Respond to the topic in an informed, rigorous, and professional manner. Your response should demonstrate an application of the concepts as well as a reflection of your personal experience.

Discussion General Expectations

In each discussion forum, students are expected to respond to the topic by providing an informed, rigorous, and professional post. These should be around 100-150 words. In addition, students are required to respond at least 3 times to your classmates posts in a similarly informed, rigorous, and professional manner.