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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... citizens . As al- ways , he built from the ground up . In placing the foundation of solid morals in personal economic independence , Franklin was joined by many of his contemporaries , especially Thomas Jeffer- son . But Franklin gave a ...
... citizens prac- tice in conducting public business . But Tocqueville went much further : he found in the political associations of local self - gov- ernment and especially in voluntary associations a cure for the worst congenital ...
... citizens " of Leisure and publick Spirit , " who would make it their business to supervise and encourage the students while they were enrolled and to help promote their careers when they graduated.32 The academy itself prospered and ...
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Introduction | 1 |
Franklin Socrates and Modern Rationalism | 11 |
The Virtuous Citizen | 49 |
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