Sadly, hostile rhetoric has taken grasps of this freedom, which is meant to promote reasonable persuasion. The US constitution addresses freedom of speech of citizens presumably to nurture expression of different ideas and have a country that is mature enough to hear them even when we do not agree.
Roosevelt, this collection offers the opportunity to learn the subtle arts of persuasion and rational argument as exemplified in these great American dissertations crafted by some of the country’s most brilliant and intriguing citizens.
From the wisdom of Benjamin Franklin to the outspoken empowerment of Gloria Steinem, from the biting satire of Mark Twain to the grave seriousness of Franklin D. A compendium of commentary, criticism, and oratory excellence from throughout the nation’s history, The Signet Book of American Essays is a perfect resource for those searching for the most timeless essays ever conceived by America’s notable scientists, philosophers, politicians, and writers. These are Americans who had something important to say-and said it in powerful, convincing ways.
