Howard Thurman’s Rhetorical Essence as Context for Molefi Asante’s Rhetoric

Schnell J

Published on: 2023-09-04

Abstract

This report will examine the rhetorical essence of Howard Thurman based on his writings and the writings about him. As preface to this examination an overview of the relevance of rhetorical orientations in interpreting and understanding Thurman will be conveyed. Thurman’s work will then be used as foundation for assessing the rhetorical positions of Molefi Asante.   As such, this report will build upon itself as these distinctly separate but interrelated phenomena are studied.

This report will examine the rhetorical essence of Howard Thurman based on his writings and the writings about him.   As preface to this examination I will provide a brief overview of the relevance of rhetorical orientations in interpreting and understanding Thurman. I will then proceed with using what I have conveyed about Thurman as foundation for recognizing the rhetorical positions of Molefi Asante. As such, this report will build upon itself as I proceed through these distinctly separate but interrelated phenomena.