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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... concerns occasionally produced far more classical- sounding crosscurrents of reservations about untrammeled eco- nomic ... concern for theoretical precision , for of course there is no currency by nature , currency taking all its worth ...
... concern with death and the concern with justice , hinting that if even a sparrow cannot be extinguished without God's notice , perhaps with his help a human soul may escape extinction alto- gether , and a just republic might at least ...
... concern for public opinion with a cynical concern for nothing but " popularity , " castigating his efforts to smooth the waters as a dishonorable attempt to " ingratiate himself to people on both sides of the Atlantic , " and his advice ...
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Introduction | 1 |
Franklin Socrates and Modern Rationalism | 11 |
The Virtuous Citizen | 49 |
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