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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... January 1772 . 41. Franklin to Lord Kames , 3 January 1760 . 42. Autobiography , 257 ; Franklin to Joseph Priestley , 8 February 1780 . 43. " The Nature and Necessity of a Paper - Currency , ” 3 April 1729 . 44. Franklin to Lord Kames ...
... January 1750 ; to Peter Collinson , 1752 ; to John Perkins , 13 August 1752. In the latter letter Franklin also reproaches himself for , of all things , his laziness in pursuing those " amusements " : " I own I have too strong a ...
... [ January 1768 ] . On virtual representation see also " N. N. ' : First Reply to Vindex Patriae , ” 28 December 1765 . 55. Locke , Second Treatise of Government , sec . 138 ; cf. sec . 143 . 56. “ N. N. ' : On the Tenure of the Manor of ...
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Introduction | 1 |
Franklin Socrates and Modern Rationalism | 11 |
The Virtuous Citizen | 49 |
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