The Eloquence Of Mary Astell Christine Mason Sutherland by Christine Mason Sutherland 9781552381533, 1552381536 instant download after payment.

Practically ignored for over 200 years, Mary Astell's writing returned to prominence in the latter part of the 20th century in a celebrated biography by Ruth Perry. Self-educated, Astell was an avid political thinker, philosopher, educationalist & early feminist. Until recently, little attention has been paid to her importance & skill in rhetoric, where she is known as both a practitioner & theorist. Her work is remarkable for an intellectual depth that does not comprise accessibility & for a style that is forcefully persuasive yet grounded in the rhythms of conversation. Widely respected for her participation in public discourse on politics & philosophy, she was well ahead of her time in the development of the rhetoric of care, an approach later echoed by 20th century feminists in their battle for equality. Drawing inspiration both from ancient theories & models & from early enlightenment philosophy, Astell's thought has a timelessness that allows her to instruct & inspire us all.