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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... proposal for the relief of old maids , proposed , most appro- priately , by one repentant Margaret Aftercast , who , “ puff'd up in her younger Years with a numerous Train of Humble Servants , had the Vanity to think , that her ...
... proposal to reorganize the ineffectual city watch of Philadelphia . Here again Franklin showed his unerring sense for starting at the founda- tions , this time by attending to the most basic issues of security before contemplating more ...
... Proposals and Queries to be Asked the Junto , " 1732 . 15. Mather , Bonifacius , 68 ; Franklin , " Rules for a Club ... proposal of that year does not survive . He tried again with greater success with his “ Pro- posals relating to the ...
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Introduction | 1 |
Franklin Socrates and Modern Rationalism | 11 |
The Virtuous Citizen | 49 |
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