Thomas Jefferson and the Rhetoric of Virtue

Thomas Jefferson and the Rhetoric of Virtue

by James L. Golden, Alan L. Golden

522 pages· 2002· ISBN 9780742520806
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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.

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