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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... believe those bur- dens to be fairly imposed , but are unwilling to endure even the most trifling ones if they believe them to be unjust . In the dis- pute over the duties on tea he remarked that the British minis- ters " have no Idea ...
... believe what it would be most useful to believe lasted for long . Two years later , Franklin wrote an essay , " On the Providence of God , " attempting to prove that God does in fact intervene in human life to answer prayers and assist ...
... believe in providence comes in a letter the honesty of which we have every reason to trust , for its message is one that its recipi- ent , the evangelist George Whitefield , could only be displeased to hear . I see with you that our ...
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Introduction | 1 |
Franklin Socrates and Modern Rationalism | 11 |
The Virtuous Citizen | 49 |
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