The Philosopher’s Address: Writing and the Perception of Philosophy

A guide to today’s most popular form of philosophical writing, the journal-length essay. Jeffrey A. Mason seeks to take the reader behind the scenes of the writing process to expose the rhetorical underpinnings of philosophical texts. Mason argues that readers need to understand why philosophical writing is constructed as it is, and to be aware of the rhetorical devices by which authors seek to persuade them if they are to engage fully with these texts. The book is intended for a broad audience of specialists and students alike.