Swift And The Dialectical Tradition
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
A work of literary criticism and intellectual history, Swift and the Dialectical Tradition by James A. W. Rembert situates Jonathan Swift within the long lineage of dialectical thought, arguing that Swift's satirical writings are deeply indebted to classical and Renaissance traditions of argumentation and rhetorical opposition. Rembert presents a rigorous academic analysis that traces how Swift employed dialectical strategies — the art of reasoning through contradiction and debate — to expose hypocrisy, challenge orthodoxy, and destabilize the complacent assumptions of his age. The study illuminates connections between Swift's prose and the broader Western tradition of disputation, drawing on works ranging from ancient philosophy to early modern rhetoric. Written in a scholarly yet incisive tone, the analysis rewards readers with a richer understanding of why Swift's irony and paradox are not merely stylistic flourishes but the very architecture of his moral vision.
Author: James A. W. Rembert
Format: Hardback
Genre: Literary theory
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
A work of literary criticism and intellectual history, Swift and the Dialectical Tradition by James A. W. Rembert situates Jonathan Swift within the long lineage of dialectical thought, arguing that Swift's satirical writings are deeply indebted to classical and Renaissance traditions of argumentation and rhetorical opposition. Rembert presents a rigorous academic analysis that traces how Swift employed dialectical strategies — the art of reasoning through contradiction and debate — to expose hypocrisy, challenge orthodoxy, and destabilize the complacent assumptions of his age. The study illuminates connections between Swift's prose and the broader Western tradition of disputation, drawing on works ranging from ancient philosophy to early modern rhetoric. Written in a scholarly yet incisive tone, the analysis rewards readers with a richer understanding of why Swift's irony and paradox are not merely stylistic flourishes but the very architecture of his moral vision.