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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... respect to all their acquaintances and potential cus- tomers , wealthy and humble alike . As a young workman in Lon- don , Franklin became convinced of " the Folly of being on ill Terms with those one is to live with continually . " He ...
... respect as the foundation for all virtue , and a patient realism as the proper spirit in which to build it . His success in gently and methodically tak- ing himself in hand is some evidence for his belief that ordinary men and women are ...
... respect than your selves : But since it is no more in a Man's Power to think than to look like an- other , methinks that all that should be expected from me is to keep my Mind open to Conviction , to hear patiently and examine at ...
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Introduction | 1 |
Franklin Socrates and Modern Rationalism | 11 |
The Virtuous Citizen | 49 |
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