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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... question that Socrates wrestled with for so long , the question of whether the many virtues people honor or should honor are all ultimately one and the same . Behind this question is the question of whether virtue is reducible to pru ...
... question , they are all irrelevant . The real question is not whether Franklin had any fear of the vengeful God of Abraham ; clearly he had none . Nor is it whether he was a perfect atheist in the sense of being a materialist . Franklin ...
... questions , an interest he abandoned only out of a failure to find solid footing there , distinguishes him from the ... question of whether we have duties that go be- yond what natural compassion and benevolence make truly satisfying ...
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Introduction | 1 |
Franklin Socrates and Modern Rationalism | 11 |
The Virtuous Citizen | 49 |
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