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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... followed mercantilist principles , Franklin as an American readily saw both the injustice and the short - sightedness of mercantilism and became one of the 29 The Economic Basis of Liberty A Republican Political Economy.
... followed Franklin's insistence on putting first things first , urging his fellow American freedmen to build a solid foun- dation of self - discipline and economic strength in farming and manual arts before trying to acquire higher ...
... followed by the words " makes hats , " which showed he was a hatter . It was struck out . The next observed that the word " makes " might as well be omitted , because his customers would not care who made the hats ... He struck it out ...
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Introduction | 1 |
Franklin Socrates and Modern Rationalism | 11 |
The Virtuous Citizen | 49 |
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