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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... friend many years later . I think a worthier Man never lived . For besides his constant Readi- ness to serve his Friends , he was always studying and projecting something for the Good of his Country and of Mankind in gen- eral , and ...
... friend to Franklin : they have all the same virtues , and all the same plea- sures . This god is author and owner of the ... friends for things they can get for themselves ) , but they do include the request to " preserve me from Atheism ...
... friend in which Franklin inquires after other old friends and adds , For my own part , I do not find that I grow any older . Being ar- rived at 70 , and considering that by traveling further in the same road I should probably be led to ...
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Introduction | 1 |
Franklin Socrates and Modern Rationalism | 11 |
The Virtuous Citizen | 49 |
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