Thomas Jefferson and the rhetoric of virtue

By James L. Golden

Subjects: Political aspects of Virtue, Politics and government, Discourse analysis, Virtue, Virtue and virtues, Criticism and interpretation, Language, Jefferson, thomas, 1743-1826, Rhetoric, English language, United states, politics and government, Liberalism, Political aspects of Rhetoric, English language, rhetoric, History, Political aspects, Presidents, united states, messages, Philosophy

Description: "In this volume, James L. Golden and Alan L. Golden undertake the first careful study of Jefferson's rhetorical philosophy and practice. They find that not only did Jefferson take a great interest in classical and modern students of rhetoric, but he developed his own program for its study. They also discover that Jefferson viewed the study of discourse as a vehicle for upholding virtue. Jefferson's commitment to virtue, the authors argue, helps explain his interest in rhetoric, just as a study of his rhetorical philosophy leads to a deeper understanding of his commitment to virtue."--BOOK JACKET.