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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... letter to the physician and philanthropist John Fothergill . When do you intend to live ? i.e. to enjoy Life . When will you retire to your Villa , give your self Repose , delight in Viewing the Oper- ations of Nature in the vegetable ...
... letter the honesty of which we have every reason to trust , for its message is one that its recipi- ent , the evangelist George Whitefield , could only be displeased to hear . I see with you that our affairs are not well managed by our ...
... Letter Concerning Toleration , trans . William Popple ( Indi- anapolis : Bobbs - Merrill , 1955 ) , 18 : " For no ... Letter to the Pennsylvania Gazette , 27 April 1730 , Writings ( Lemay ) , 149 . 11. " Letter of the Drum , " 23 April ...
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Introduction | 1 |
Franklin Socrates and Modern Rationalism | 11 |
The Virtuous Citizen | 49 |
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