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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... Faith , as you have less of Reason . * Franklin was persuaded that faith is important , but important only because the human belief in heaven and hell strengthens virtuous resolutions and not because faith elicits any miraculous divine ...
... faith and self - help is his quip to his brother , then serving in the force sent to reduce Cape Breton Island : " If you do not succeed , I fear I shall have but an indifferent opinion of Presbyterian prayers in such cases , as long as ...
... Faith let you & I , my dear Friend , comfort ourselves . It is the only Comfort , in the present dark Scene of Things , that is allow'd us . 51 Two years later he would write , to his close friend William Stra- han , of his faith in ...
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Introduction | 1 |
Franklin Socrates and Modern Rationalism | 11 |
The Virtuous Citizen | 49 |
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