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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... true Interest ; that is , of what is best to be done in all the Circumstances of Hu- mane Life , in order to arrive at our main End in View , HAPPI- NESS . " Crito claims that one may know one's true interest and not do it , but ...
... true God , but he does question the fairness as well as the wisdom of relying on special favors from outside powers . Should we tell the Quakers , he asks rhetorically , That tho ' they themselves may be resigned and easy under this ...
... true , but is it ever completely true , for instance in war , in taxation , or even in trade policies ? Frank- lin's difficulty in remaining with the thought that justice is the good of all and injustice is the true good of no one may ...
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Introduction | 1 |
Franklin Socrates and Modern Rationalism | 11 |
The Virtuous Citizen | 49 |
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