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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... Action to be done , it is because he wants either Power or Inclination to hinder it ; in saying he wants Power , we deny Him to be almighty ; and if we say He wants Inclination or Will , it must be , either because He is not Good , or ...
... action as mechanically deter- mined . Franklin argues , “ If there is no such Thing as Free - Will in Creatures , there can be neither Merit nor Demerit in Creatures . ” Now , it is true that if human actions are like the movements of ...
... Actions have at Bottom a View to private Interest ; If we do good to others , it is , say they , because there is a certain Pleasure attending virtuous Actions . But how Pleasure comes to attend a virtuous Action , these Philosophers ...
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Introduction | 1 |
Franklin Socrates and Modern Rationalism | 11 |
The Virtuous Citizen | 49 |
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