The Radical Rhetoric of the English Deists The Discourse of Skepticism, 1680-1750 |
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| Author:
| Herrick, James A. |
| Series title: | Studies in Rhetoric/Communication Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-57003-166-3 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 1997 |
| Publisher: | University of South Carolina Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $50.00 |
Book Description:
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Focusing on the works of lesser-known yet influential Deists, the author examines the 70-year polemic between the Church of England and the English Deists, illuminating the rhetorical war which raged between them. He contends that Deism owes its significance to these skilled controversialists.
Focusing on the works of lesser-known yet influential Deists, the author examines the 70-year polemic between the Church of England and the English Deists, illuminating the rhetorical war which raged between them. He contends that Deism owes its significance to these skilled controversialists.