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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... duty , an almost sacred duty , maintains Weber : " In fact , the summum bonum of this ethic , the earning of more and more money , combined with the strict avoidance of all spontaneous enjoyment of life , is above all completely devoid ...
... Duty to your King and Regard for your Country requir'd this . I ought not to blame you for differing in Sentiment with me in Public Affairs . We are Men , all subject to Errors . Our Opinions are not in our own Power ; they are form'd ...
... duty to his subscribers to furnish them only with what is either useful or harmlessly entertaining . Likewise , he as- serts that printers have a duty to their country not to print " scur- rilous reflections on the Government of ...
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Introduction | 1 |
Franklin Socrates and Modern Rationalism | 11 |
The Virtuous Citizen | 49 |
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