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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... truth and as evil all that are done contrary to truth . Franklin replies that everyone acts according to the truth of his nature all the time . If respecting others ' property accords with the truth of their own- ership , as Wollaston ...
... truth of our natures , our needs and desires , our situation in the world and our potential happiness , choosing what is best for us . Vicious actions would be those that accord only with partial truths and thus are short sighted and ...
... truth of their claims to rest content for long with that flimsy distinction , a fact that Franklin might have ... truths . Like religious beliefs , the beliefs in absolute rights of nature were powerful and sometimes dangerous ; but also ...
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Introduction | 1 |
Franklin Socrates and Modern Rationalism | 11 |
The Virtuous Citizen | 49 |
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