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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... moral beauty of a good character would also suffice if people understood the convergence between true virtue and true interest , yet moral appeals are even less reliable than pru- dential ones . Franklin works to steer society towards ...
... moral stan- dards but decided that one must be more discreet , that one must cultivate the appearance of virtue while concealing one's gen- uine materialistic and hedonistic views . We would expect such a person quietly to amass wealth ...
... Moral , Religious , and Politi- cal Thought ( Lawrence : University Press of Kansas , 2005 ) , 55 , with grave consequences for his understanding of Franklin's whole moral philosophy . 28. " Self - Denial Not the Essence of Virtue ...
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Introduction | 1 |
Franklin Socrates and Modern Rationalism | 11 |
The Virtuous Citizen | 49 |
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