Pilgrimages in Michel Mayer's pre-Islamic literature as a model

Abstract

Argumentation is viewed as a contemporary rhetorical theory that has significantly contributed to the development of a novel rhetorical ideology. Michel Meyer stands out as a leading figure in this field, adept at unveiling the fresh elements of rhetorical communication. This theoretical framework marks a substantial advancement in the analysis of discourse from a rhetorical perspective within the domain of communication and persuasion. As a result, we have utilized pre-Islamic poetry and prose as textual sources to scrutinize the concepts of this theory, which emphasizes the use of questioning to derive answers leading to further inquiries. This method operates within a framework of implicit and explicit structures, diverging from the conventional and formal conventions of rhetorical text examination. Furthermore, another facet of the study involves employing literary works from pre-Islamic literature as a basis for exploring the discourse surrounding Arab customs and values. This approach is rooted in Michel Meyer's notion of argumentation, which is intricately linked to societal values capable of shaping the trajectory of textual content and influencing Arab society at large, particularly the pre-Islamic era. Additionally, Michel Meyer advocates for the arguer's compliance with ethical principles that governed ancient Arabic writings, a concept that will be elucidated in the subsequent sections of this research.