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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... prudence tells us that our weakness puts us in need of the assistance of others , for which we need to keep their trust.8 But in enjoining honesty , Franklin does not leave it at that . He speaks of the shame and confusion that attend ...
... prudence . But about 1768 , as Franklin began to lose hope in the reform of the British Empire and the good sense of its leaders , his think- ing about rights seems to have changed . At the very least he de- cided now that it was ...
... prudence : Franklin's warm protestations of gratitude were in the service of cementing the French alliance and keeping a danger- ous enemy from exploiting any crack in it . Is Franklin's oft- expressed sense of obligation towards France ...
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Introduction | 1 |
Franklin Socrates and Modern Rationalism | 11 |
The Virtuous Citizen | 49 |
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