The moral rhetoric of political economy

The Moral Rhetoric of Political Economy was published in 2011 as part of the Routledge Frontiers of Political Economy series. Authored by Paul Turpin, the work emerged during a period of renewed academic interest in the intersections of classical economic theory and ethical discourse, aiming to analyze how the language of moral philosophy has historically functioned to legitimize or challenge economic frameworks. It serves as a rigorous scholarly examination of how political economists have utilized specific rhetorical strategies to frame public policy and societal values.

Paul Turpin designed this academic treatise to bridge the gap between communication studies and the history of economic thought. By deconstructing the seminal works of figures like Adam Smith and John Stuart Mill, Turpin sought to illuminate the persuasive mechanisms embedded within texts that are often treated as purely analytical. The book was received as a specialized contribution to intellectual history, noted for its meticulous archival research and its focused critique on the persuasive power of academic writing within the economic discipline.