Thomas Jefferson and the rhetoric of virtue
By: James L. Golden and Alan L. Golden.
Contributors: Golden, Alan L., 1956-
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2002
Place of publication: Lanham, Md
Language: eng
Number of pages: 522
Subjects: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 -- Philosophy; Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 -- Language; Virtue -- Political aspects -- United States -- History -- 18th century; Rhetoric -- Political aspects -- United States -- History -- 18th century; Discourse analysis -- United States; Liberalism -- United States -- History -- 18th century; English language -- United States -- Rhetoric; United States -- Politics and government -- 1775-1783; United States -- Politics and government -- 1783-1809
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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.