The Political Philosophy of Benjamin FranklinJohns Hopkins University Press, 28 thg 9, 2007 - 277 trang The most famous man of his age, Benjamin Franklin was an individual of many talents and accomplishments. He invented the wood-burning stove and the lightning rod, he wrote Poor Richard's Almanac and The Way to Wealth, and he traveled the world as a diplomat. But it was in politics that Franklin made his greatest impact. Franklin’s political writings are full of fascinating reflections on human nature, on the character of good leadership, and on why government is such a messy and problematic business. Drawing together threads in Franklin's writings, Lorraine Smith Pangle illuminates his thoughts on citizenship, federalism, constitutional government, the role of civil associations, and religious freedom. Of the American Founders, Franklin had an unrivaled understanding of the individual human soul. At the heart of his political vision is a view of democratic citizenship, a rich understanding of the qualities of the heart and mind necessary to support liberty and sustain happiness. This concise introduction reflects Franklin's valuable insight into political issues that continue to be relevant today. |
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... Britain herself . He found his thinking con- verging with that of the French physiocrats , who argued that all ... Britain , in which Foreigners cannot interfere , which will increase in a short Time even beyond her Power of supplying ...
... Britain would , if she could , manufacture and trade for all the World ; England for all Britain ; London for all England ; and every Londoner for all London . So selfish is the human Mind ! But ' tis well there is one above that rules ...
... Britain . He argued that Britain should go beyond narrow self - interest and try to recover America's true friendship with generous con- cessions . In addition to his nonnegotiable demands , which in- cluded the full recognition of ...
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Introduction | 1 |
Franklin Socrates and Modern Rationalism | 11 |
The Virtuous Citizen | 49 |
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