Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2006-101684
Reviews
"Smith Pangle... Brings an impressive knowledge of philosophy and Western intellectual traditions." -- Carla Mulford, Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography, A learned, wise, and well-written account... for giving readers one of the very finest introductions to this remarkable American's thought, we must thank Lorraine Pangle., ""Smith Pangle... Brings an impressive knowledge of philosophy and Western intellectual traditions."", "A learned, wise, and well-written account... for giving readers one of the very finest introductions to this remarkable American's thought, we must thank Lorraine Pangle." -- Ralph Ketcham, Claremont Review of Books
Dewey Edition
22
Grade From
College Graduate Student
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Dewey Decimal
320.092
Table Of Content
Note on Sources Acknowledgments Introduction The Earliest Franklin Franklin, Socrates, and Modern Rationalism 1. The Economic Basis of Liberty The Weber Critique The Value of Work Work, Acquisitiveness, and Nature A Republican Political Economy The Meaning of Leisure 2. The Virtuous Citizen The Ethos of the Merchant Franklin's Early Thoughts on Virtue and Vice Franklin's Retreat from His Early Views The Project for Moral Perfection Humility, Pride, and Vanity The Art of Virtue 3. Philanthropy and Civil Associations Man as a Political Animal Franklin and Tocqueville on Associations Franklin's Benevolent Projects Democratic Leadership 4. Thoughts on Government The Albany Plan of Union Of Proprietors and Kings Statesmanship and Public Relations Natural Right and Human Opinion Representation and Federalism Democratic Diplomacy The Constitutional Convention Immigration, Race, and Slavery 5. The Ultimate Questions Enlightenment and the Adequacy of Reason The Civic Benefits of Religion The Defects of Christianity Toleration and Religious Freedom The Existence of God Eros, Death, and Eternity Notes Recommended Readings Index
Synopsis
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.''An excellent piece of work, gracefully written, as befits a work on the printer and master-writer himself. Its insight into Benjamin Franklin's thought is fresh and penetrating. Among the distinctive features of this work is its running comparison of Franklin with Socrates and with the high tradition of political philosophy. Pangle digs unusually deeply into Franklin's writings and the history of his doings.''--Steven Forde, University of North Texas, 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 ......, 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.
LC Classification Number
JC211.F73P36
ebay_catalog_id
4
Copyright Date
2007
