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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... becomes habitual , this focus upon one's own capacities and accomplishments likewise becomes habitual , re- sulting in ... become the opposite of the surly , pas- sive , fatalistic Russian peasants about whom Tolstoy made such complaints ...
... become pillars of their communities . If he emphasizes the mundane connection of these bourgeois virtues to self - interest rather more than some would wish , it is an essential part of his project to teach us not to deceive ourselves ...
... become so . Virtue , he says , is as properly an Art , as Painting , Navigation , or Architecture . If a Man would become a Painter , navigator , or Architect , it is not enough that he is advised to be one , that he is convinc'd by the ...
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Introduction | 1 |
Franklin Socrates and Modern Rationalism | 11 |
The Virtuous Citizen | 49 |
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