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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... least at incisive moments , Franklin made prescient warn- ings about the dangers of preoccupation with fashionable goods and excessive consumer debt , the pathologies of dependence on public charity , and the social importance of small ...
... least the time of the Albany Convention in 1754. James Madi- son credited him with drafting the plan that served as the basis for the Articles of Confederation , and he had taken an active part in designing the Pennsylvania constitution ...
... least a president with a strong executive council to assist him and limit his prerogative . Where Madison saw the former plan as maximizing responsibility , Franklin now saw it as likely to lead to monarchy . He opposed giving the ...
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Introduction | 1 |
Franklin Socrates and Modern Rationalism | 11 |
The Virtuous Citizen | 49 |
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