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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... lin's willingness to allow the American union to be established by an act of Parliament , in light of the bitter contest he would later wage to deny Parliament any power to legislate for Amer- ica . This , even more than his concessions ...
... lin's philosophy leaves no room for the mystery of the divine , and in particular fails to recognize the inner ... lin has a full experience and gives an adequate account of the phenomenon of love in all its higher reaches , a phenomenon ...
... lin's victory on this point " one of his finest moments " : 1787 : The Grand Convention ( New York : Macmillan ... lin to Richard Price , 9 October 1780 . 108. Farrand , Records , 1:82 ; cf. Franklin to Jonathan Shipley , 17 March 1783 ...
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Introduction | 1 |
Franklin Socrates and Modern Rationalism | 11 |
The Virtuous Citizen | 49 |
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