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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... Peace among Men than I do , ” still " there is a prior Wish , that they would be equitable and just , otherwise such Peace is not possible , and indeed wicked Men have no right to expect it . " 70 His condemnation of war is only a ...
... peace that in- cluded complete free trade , the suppression of piracy and priva- teering , and an end to the impressment of seamen and the mo- lestation of noncombatants in any future war with any party . But significantly , Franklin ...
... Peace with France , " 24 November [ 1759 ] ; cf. “ On the Means Of Disposing the Enemie to Peace " [ 13 August 1761 ] . 68. Franklin to Mary Stevenson Hewson , 27 January 1783 ; to Sir Joseph Banks , 27 July 1783 ; cf. Franklin to ...
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Introduction | 1 |
Franklin Socrates and Modern Rationalism | 11 |
The Virtuous Citizen | 49 |
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