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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... practical ends . Rather , Franklin finds in moneymaking the very highest duty , an almost sacred duty , maintains Weber : " In fact , the summum bonum of this ethic , the earning of more and more money , combined with the strict ...
... practical science in a way that will advance both general prosperity and justice . In a 1769 letter to Lord Kames he writes , I am glad to find that you are turning your Thoughts to political Subjects , and particularly to those of ...
... practical consequences than the British's king's claim to the throne of France , both Parliament and the Americans took it with utmost seriousness , and it set them on a collision course . In Franklin's own mind , then , were rights ...
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Introduction | 1 |
Franklin Socrates and Modern Rationalism | 11 |
The Virtuous Citizen | 49 |
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