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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... later found their way into his newspaper and began to influence public opinion . Proposals for public improvements that he first made in Junto meetings laid the groundwork for projects that he would later lead and that other members ...
... later ventures , as Franklin's “ saucy ” impudence was gradually replaced by the mature charm of his puckish but disarmingly self - deprecating humor . In his first philanthropic venture , forming a subscription li- brary , Franklin ...
... later regretted the publication of that essay , he ev- idently never rued the writing of it . While in the Autobiography he deplores the social effects of teaching that God , if he exists , does not enforce justice and takes no care for ...
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Introduction | 1 |
Franklin Socrates and Modern Rationalism | 11 |
The Virtuous Citizen | 49 |
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