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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... cause to Englishmen themselves , the harm that contemptuous treatment of American officers by the British would cause to deep - seated American loy- alty and affection for the mother country , and the madness of trying by violence to ...
... causes of last- ing Enmity . And this must impel you , were we again under your Government , to endeavour the ... Cause but Mal- ice against Liberty , and the Jealousy of Commerce . " 6 " Yet Frank- lin's thinking on war and peace ...
... cause prevail . But after all my dear Friend , do not imagine that I am vain enough to ascribe our Success to any superiority in any of those Points . I am too well acquainted with all the Springs and Levers of our Ma- chine , not to ...
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Introduction | 1 |
Franklin Socrates and Modern Rationalism | 11 |
The Virtuous Citizen | 49 |
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