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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... less scope than he thought was de- served . He was certain that anger clouds the vision and drives people to irrational acts , but whether anger itself is irrational in every case he never said , and perhaps never made up his mind ...
... less becomes you than any body , to affront and abuse other nations . But you have mixed with your many virtues , a pride , a haughtiness , and an insolent con- tempt for all but yourself , that , I am afraid , will , if not abated ...
... less than at first , his Money spent , his Funds exhausted , and his Subjects thinn'd extreamly . Yet he still warr ... less intense , less promiscuous , and less objective than his interest in nature , citing especially the narrow focus ...
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Introduction | 1 |
Franklin Socrates and Modern Rationalism | 11 |
The Virtuous Citizen | 49 |
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