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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... UNION Even before he first accepted public office , and far ahead of most Americans , Franklin became convinced that a political union of the colonies was essential . The French and their Indian allies were launching well - coordinated ...
Lorraine Smith Pangle. fense , many delegates came with thoughts of a political union , but Franklin arrived with a detailed plan of union already drafted . His plan served as the basis of discussion and of the proposal that was in the ...
... union to be established by an act of Parliament , in light of the bitter contest he would later wage to deny Parliament any power to legislate for Amer- ica . This , even more than his concessions to royal authority , was just a matter ...
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Introduction | 1 |
Franklin Socrates and Modern Rationalism | 11 |
The Virtuous Citizen | 49 |
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