“One of the very finest introductions to this remarkable
American’s thought.” —Ralph Ketcham, Claremont Review of Books
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 Benjamin
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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ISBN
9780801896163
Publisert
2021
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Johns Hopkins University Press
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Engelsk
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Digital bok
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